Brands like Barry Callebaut and Lindt embrace upcycled cacao fruit, reducing waste and boosting sustainability. Discover how ...

Cacao pods, which grow directly from the trunk and branches of the cacao tree, contain seeds surrounded by a sweet-tasting pulp. (This photo of a cacao tree growing in Belize illustrates how these ...

On the rainy side of Hawai‘i Island, Daeus Bencomo steps through fresh mud in his cowboy boots, rows of leafy cacao trees on ...

Many cacao farmers grow Criollo which produces a soft thin-skinned pod, with light colored seeds and a unique, pleasant aroma. Some prefer Forastero, which is a more plentiful producer and a bit ...

In the tropical nations of Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Cameroon, and Nigeria, rows of cacao trees sprout pods bearing dozens of seeds. Once harvested, these humble beans are dried, roasted ...