Chocolate connoisseurs may delight in the “meltin- your-mouth” quality that chocolate has, but sometimes a compound coating is just as delectable.

A new truck leasing program is now in place to help Côte d'Ivoire cocoa farmers transport their cocoa beans.

Cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire, Brazil, Cameroon, Ghana and Indonesia received $19 million in premiums for selling certified cocoa beans in 2014 through Cargill’s Cocoa Promise program.

ADM is one step closer to being completely out of the chocolate and cocoa business.

Finally, Cargill has been cleared to acquire Archer Daniels Midland’s chocolate business in Europe — but part of the deal means giving up a production facility in Germany.

The schools will provide education for more than 1,650 children and the health centers will improve access to healthcare for 25,000 people.

In today's evolving industry, there are many ways to give sweet treats a healthy spin.

The “snackification” of consumers’ lives means that now, more than ever, people want to munch on something that’s easy to eat on the go.

The Hershey Co. has launched a new three-year program expanding its cocoa farmer training and community initiatives in Ivory Coast.