World Chocolates

Articles about chocolate traditions and production from different countries around the world. Coverage includes regional specialties, manufacturing methods and cultural significance.

About American Chocolate

American chocolate went from Caribbean discovery to a multi-billion dollar industry, with Hershey's becoming the world's most famous manufacturer.

About Belgium Chocolate

Belgium makes 172,000 tons of chocolate yearly and has perfected the art of pralines with hand-crafted shells and creamy fillings for centuries.

About English Chocolate

English chocolate has a 200-year history shaped by cocoa imports, with Cadbury leading the way as the first solid chocolate bar maker.

About Latvian Chocolate

Latvia's beloved chocolate maker Laima creates bittersweet treats with a legacy spanning over 150 years of national pride.

All About Italian Chocolate

Italian chocolate goes way beyond what you find in shops, from thick hot chocolate to hazelnut Gianduja and creamy gelato.

Chocolate from Bean to Box

Cocoa trees need shade and humidity to thrive, and it takes years of hand-pollination and careful harvesting before beans reach the chocolate maker.

Famous Chocolate Festivals

Visit the world's biggest chocolate festivals from Turin's Cioccolatò to celebrations that pair chocolate with everything from coffee to olive oil.

Ghana: The Home of Chocolate

Ghana supplies a fifth of the world's cocoa and prides itself on producing higher quality chocolate than any other nation.

Sourcing and Using French Chocolate

Find out where to buy authentic French chocolate and what makes brands like Valrhona and Bonnat worth the investment.

Why Is Swiss Chocolate Famous?

Swiss chocolate became world-famous through innovations like milk chocolate in 1875 and the work of iconic makers like Nestle and Toblerone.