Flavanols are linked to better memory and heart health - here's what foods you can eat to get these benefits
Some plant foods may be more beneficial for health than others, thanks to a group of compounds called flavanols.
Sat Jun 10 2023
Hershey looking to 'eradicate' lead, cadmium from chocolate - CFO
Voskuil said the manufacturing and cleaning process for cocoa beans removes the "vast majority" of lead and cadmium.
Thu Mar 23 2023
Smallholders encouraged to venture into cocoa, white and black pepper sector
Oil palm smallholders are encouraged to plant cocoa, and black and white pepper as by-products to help increase upstream activities.
Fri Sep 09 2022
'Sight to behold': Tourists flock to Florida for Moon rocket launch
About 200,000 visitors are expected to attend the launch of the mission, called Artemis 1, which will propel an empty capsule to the Moon.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Cocoa, cocoa products' export value forecast to increase in line with positive demand this year
The export value of cocoa beans and cocoa-based downstream products is expected to continue to increase this year.
Sun Jul 24 2022
On Africa's 'chocolate islands', cocoa producers target luxury market
Today, though, there is talk of a comeback as a handful of entrepreneurs pitch to the growing world market for high-end chocolate.
Sun Dec 12 2021
New cocoa fruit drink to make hot chocolate a has bean
A cold drink made from parts of the cocoa fruit usually thrown away aims to lure health and environmentally-conscious consumers.
Sat Oct 16 2021
Malaysia eyes to become producer of single-origin, premium quality cocoa beans
Malaysia will focus on becoming a producer of single-origin and premium quality cocoa beans to ensure they comply with the Malaysian Standards and other international regulations and standards.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Study finds around 15 pct of Ivory Coast's cocoa farms are in protected forest
The origin of each bean will be certified on the basis of data from the farmers.
Fri May 07 2021
MPIC to focus more on pepper, cocoa, kenaf sectors in 2021
The ministry planned to focus on Johor and restore the state as a successful pepper producer, other than Sarawak.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Hive thinking: Beekeeping makes a buzz in Ivory Coast
The art of beekeeping has spread swiftly in Assounvoue, in the heart of the world's top cocoa producer.
Sun Feb 07 2021
Study: Can drinking cocoa boost your mental agility?
Chocoholics may no longer have to feel guilty about their daily habit, not to mention the excesses of the festive season.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Langkawi chocolate hub expected to boost cocoa products manufacturing sector
Langkawi chocolate hub is expected to increase the contribution of the country's chocolate manufacturing and cocoa products sector.
Sun Aug 16 2020
Chocolate hub to be set up in Langkawi - Minister
The Plantation Industries and Commodities Ministry is planning to set up a chocolate entrepreneur hub in Langkawi to boost the cocoa commodity sector in the country.
Tue Jun 16 2020
Halal chocolate takes off among Muslims with a sweet tooth
One Asian country is betting more people around the world are going to want candy and goodies that comply with the religion's strict food laws.
Sun Jun 18 2017
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024