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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024