Hundreds strike at Nestle chocolate plant in Toronto: Unifor

Hundreds strike at Nestle chocolate plant in Toronto: Unifor

Hundreds of Nestle workers are off the job Monday after rejecting a tentative agreement the union reached with the chocolate maker. Unifor issued a statement saying its 461 members who work as machine operators, bar packers, shippers and receivers, general labourers and in the skilled trades at the Toronto Nestle plant chose to go on strike … Read more

How did Black Forest cake become the world’s favorite dessert?

How did Black Forest cake become the world’s favorite dessert?

By Priya Krishna, The New York Times It’s a classic Trinidadian dessert — a chocolate cake soaked in overproof rum and topped with swoops of ultrapasteurized whipped cream. But wait: It’s also a signature Pakistani cake, saturated with cherry brandy essence. And a Chilean cake, festooned with locally grown cherries. And a Lebanese cake — … Read more

A new tourism model: how Indonesia’s Nglanggeran village is run by locals, offering a range of authentic experiences

A new tourism model: how Indonesia’s Nglanggeran village is run by locals, offering a range of authentic experiences

Until about 30 years ago, most people here made their living by farming paddy fields, tending to sheep on the plains, and sourcing stone and wood from the volcano that gives the village its name. The view from Mount Nglanggeran, which visitors to the village have a chance to hike. Photo: Kathryn Wortley Now everyone … Read more

South Africans sweets back on SA shelves

South Africans sweets back on SA shelves

Discontinued sweets include Chocolate Logs and Tempo Chocolate Bars, which haven’t been available on South African shelves for a long while. Everyone has a chocolate bar or sweet they miss. What was your favourite South African chocolate bar or sweet? You might never see some of these again. On the other hand, you might see … Read more

Baileys launches new Mint Chocolate Shake flavour and it’s cheapest at Amazon

Baileys launches new Mint Chocolate Shake flavour and it’s cheapest at Amazon

Baileys has just dropped a new flavour sensation, and it’s a bargain on Amazon compared to high street supermarkets. The beloved Irish Cream Liqueur brand has unveiled its latest concoction – the Mint Chocolate Shake flavour, arriving perfectly timed for your spring and summer drink selections. This limited-edition delight is up for grabs from various … Read more

Reddit fans go wild as Freddo drops back to 10p in Sainsbury’s

Reddit fans go wild as Freddo drops back to 10p in Sainsbury’s

However, one customer has found that Freddo has gone back to the original price of 10p in Sainsbury’s. The person took to Reddit to share their delight in a thread titled: “Is peace finally being restored to the world?” In the picture, it shows the childhood sweet treat discounted to 10p but only for those … Read more

Denver chocolate shop debuts Beyoncé-inspired confections

Denver chocolate shop debuts Beyoncé-inspired confections

Beyoncé fans are celebrating the release of her latest album, “Cowboy Carter,” in a myriad of ways, from fashion statements to TikTok dances. Denverites looking for a unique way to indulge in the action can boot-scoot to a local chocolatier selling sweets to satisfy the Beyhive. Temper Chocolates and Confections (2669 Larimer St., Denver) recently … Read more

Chocolate expert shares ‘Goldilocks Temperature’ method to preserve Easter Eggs for months

Chocolate expert shares ‘Goldilocks Temperature’ method to preserve Easter Eggs for months

If you’ve found yourself swimming in a sea of Easter chocolate post-celebrations, there is one simple tip that could make them last much longer while you work through the pile. One Thortons chocolate expert has shared the secret to keeping these sweet treats for months without affecting the properties that make them so delicious and enticing. … Read more

Costo shoppers in the UK excited to buy chocolate nest cake for Easter

Costo shoppers in the UK excited to buy chocolate nest cake for Easter

Costco shoppers in the United Kingdom are rushing to buy the company’s popular chocolate nest cake that has returned to some of the stores just in time for Easter weekend. The cake looks like a bird’s nest made out of chocolate flakes, and is topped with candy-coated Easter eggs huddled in the middle, according to … Read more

Chocolate hampers for Easter from Lindt, F&M, Hotel Chocolat and more

Chocolate hampers for Easter from Lindt, F&M, Hotel Chocolat and more

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more After a sophisticated alternative to an Easter egg? Look no further (Image: Amazon) Easter’s just a few days away so there’s enough time for you to get your loved ones the perfect chocolate treats ahead of … Read more