Chocolate News

• M&Ms fans finally discover what the initials actually stand for
  
  While many speculate the name and initials was inspired by the 'mmm' sound made when you eat the chocolate - this isn't the case
  Daily Mail.  Sunday, 25 Sep 2022.
• Lady Hicks' pet mongoose ate the Queens chocolates
  
  India Hicks, daughter of Lady Pamela Hicks, the Queen's former lady-in-waiting, has taken to Instagram to share a funny story of her mother's pet mongoose eat the Queen's chocolates.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 16 Sep 2022.
• Ivory Coast, a Big Cocoa Exporter, Tries to Move Up the Ladder
  
  A new generation of Ivory Coast chocolatiers is striving to change an industry that has long left cocoa farmers in poverty.
  New York Times.  Saturday, 13 Aug 2022.
• 'Got fooled': Man scams chocolate shop after pretending to check for carbon monoxide leak
  
  The employees fell for his story and the man made away with $170.
  ABC News.  Thursday, 11 Aug 2022.
• World's biggest chocolate plant running again after salmonella scare
  
  The Belgian plant, which supplies industry giants including Hershey and Nestle, was shut down in June after salmonella was discovered in products.
  CBS News.  Monday, 8 Aug 2022.
• Aamir Khan: Forrest Gump gets Bollywood treatment
  
  Aamir Khan tells BBC World how the iconic 'life is like a box of chocolates' line was adapted for new audiences.
  BBC News.  Thursday, 4 Aug 2022.
• Hershey warns of possible Halloween candy shortage
  
  Hershey chocolate says it won't be able to make enough candy to fully meet the Halloween deadline.
  ABC News.  Saturday, 30 Jul 2022.
• Hershey warns of Halloween candy shortage
  
  Hershey, one of the world's largest chocolate makers, is warning of a shortage of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Kit Kat and other sweets this Halloween. Hershey said it won't be able to fully meet consumer demand.
  CBS News.  Friday, 29 Jul 2022.
• How science is making chocolate taste even better
  
  Cocoa beans go through a fermentation process that scientists say can be more precisely controlled.
  BBC News.  Thursday, 7 Jul 2022.
• Rejoice! Here Are 8 Possible Benefits of Eating Chocolate
  
  You no longer have to save chocolate for your treat day.
  Entrepreneur.  Thursday, 7 Jul 2022.
• £22,000 worth of fake and potentially dangerous Wonka chocolate bars seized in Oxford Street shop raid
  
  A haul of fake and potentially dangerous Wonka chocolate bars worth £22,000 has been seized from a shop on London's Oxford Street.
  Sky News.  Wednesday, 15 Jun 2022.
• Two Workers Fall Into Tank Full Of Chocolate. Rescuers Forced To Cut Hole For Them To Escape
  
  OSHA is investigating the incident
  Daily Caller.  Monday, 13 Jun 2022.
• Pennsylvania first responders rescue two people stuck in chocolate factory tank
  
  Two people got stuck in a chocolate tank in the Mars M&M factory in Pennsylvania on Thursday, leading to a rescue operation by officials.
  Fox News.  Thursday, 9 Jun 2022.
• World's largest Jaffa Cake weighing 80kg is created by Great British Bake Off winner
  
  What do you get if you mix 160 eggs, 8kg of dark chocolate and 15kg of orange jelly? The world's largest-ever Jaffa Cake, of course.
  Sky News.  Monday, 30 May 2022.
• How Jane Lynch, Actress, Spends Her Sundays
  
  What gets the comedic performer through her Broadway shows? Chocolate and peanut butter, for one thing.
  New York Times.  Friday, 13 May 2022.

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