cocoa
Sierra Leone’s Rainforest at Risk: How Liberia’s Cocoa Boom Threatens a Vital West African Ecosystem
Liberia’s cocoa-driven deforestation crisis is rapidly eroding the last stretches of the Upper Guinean Rainforest—a vital ecosystem that spans into Sierra Leone. As major chocolate brands struggle with supply chain transparency and EU regulations loom, the fate of these carbon-rich…
Climate Change Threatens Global Cocoa Production: New Study Highlights Pollination-Based Solutions
New research highlights the threat of climate change to global cocoa production and proposes pollination-based solutions.
Cocoa and Green Tea: Potential Shields Against Fatty Food-Induced Stress Effects
A groundbreaking study from the University of Birmingham reveals that consuming flavanol-rich cocoa or green tea may protect the body’s vascular system during periods of stress, even after eating high-fat foods. This research highlights a natural way to mitigate the…