chocolate in the news
Chocolate Football Raises $20k for Charity
March 6, 2015
Who says the mistakes (in question) of others can't also be beneficial to the masses? In Pittsburgh, PA what started out as a joke, amounted to $20,000 that will go toward utility assistance for 65 local families.
Nestlé USA Drops Artificial Flavor and Color from Chocolate
February 27, 2015
Announced on February 17th, 2015, Nestlé USA claimed it will be the first major candy manufacturer to eliminate all artificial color and flavor from its chocolates. The company plans to have this goal completed by the end of 2015.
Alongside this endeavor, Nestlé USA is also seeking to remove caramel coloring from its chocolate products, which is used in nine of the 250+ chocolate products. Additionally, all upcoming chocolate and non-chocolate candy products (gummies, sours, etc.) introduced by Nestlé USA will be made without artificial flavors or colors.
Chocolate House Accused of Gentrification
February 20, 2015
Industry City, a complex of 16 buildings on the edge of Sunset Park in Brooklyn, NY, recently became the home to Manhattan’s oldest chocolate house, Li-Lac Chocolates. The chocolate shop now sits among wholesaler’s trucks, loading docks, laundry mats, and barber shops. Although its wrap around windows and chocolate aromas are most inviting, some were not enthused to welcome Li-Lac to the neighborhood in late 2014.
Introduction to Chocolate Snorting
February 13, 2015
Hold on to your seats, America – chocolate bars may become a thing of the past. Is this another post about the rising cocoa shortage? No. There’s this very interesting new trend in chocolate consumption that involves a small, plastic catapult, and your nostrils.
Harry Potter Chocolate Certified Fair-Trade
February 6, 2015
Big news from the wizarding world. Just before Christmas, Harry Potter studio Warner Bros. pledged that chocolates associated with Harry Potter will have to be certified fair-trade or be approved by UTZ by the end of 2015, if not sooner. This includes chocolate products sold at Warner Bros. outlets, and through its licensed partners.
3D Chocolate Printer Unveiled at Hershey’s
January 23, 2015
The Hershey’s chocolate company has teamed up with 3D Systems to unveil a 3D Chocolate Candy Printing exhibit at Hershey’s Chocolate World in Hershey, PA. Those who visit the store will be able to interact with Hershey scientists and the new technology to personalize their chocolates.
Chocolate Romance in 18th Century France
January 16, 2015
There is a lovely little story on BBC.com featuring a man’s adventure into one of the best-known French chocolate shops in Lyon.
In this shop is where master chocolatier Monsieur Bernachon continues the French tradition of creating papillotes, which are chocolate bars filled with salted caramel, or stuffed with nuts and dried fruits soaked in Grand Marnier.
Chocolate Pudding to Determine Israeli Vote
January 9, 2015
Here in the States, we probably take one or two things for granted. Among them, the cost of chocolate pudding! Now, I’ve seen pudding snacks range from $1-4 for a four or six pack of pre-made, pre-packaged, chocolate yumminess. And, I wouldn’t say that’s unreasonable.
In Israel, however, it’s an entirely different story. Israel’s high cost of living is one of voter’s top priorities in the upcoming election to be held in March.
Communities Turn Chocolate into Charity
December 22, 2014
Chocolate has been in the news a lot lately. As the holiday season is upon, chocolate-themed events for the benefit of others have been cropping up all over the country. To help spread good tidings and great cheer, I’d like to share a few of them with you this week.
Boy’s ‘Chocolate Bar’ Book Raises $1M
December 19, 2014
Suffering from a rare liver disorder, 9 year old Jonah undergoes treatments every few hours. The disease, GSD Type 1b, affects only 500 children worldwide.
GSD Type 1b affects literally one in a million, and is an incurable genetic condition. Those born with the disease lack the appropriate liver enzyme required to turn glycogen into glucose. This means they cannot properly regulate their blood sugar levels.