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Soaring coffee prices force roasters to add lower-cost beans to blends
Financial Times: High-quality arabica, cheaper beans have both surged in recent months.
Whittaker’s 'assessing damage' after choc factory fire, person suffers smoke inhalation
The fire was confined to one piece of equipment.
Behind the scenes of Cocoa Wilds’ latest social media trend
Chocolatier Byron McLean reveals the secret behind Cocoa Wilds' viral social media trend. Video / Alyse Wright
Fonterra 2024/25 milk price heading well north of $8/kgMS
Prices for a key ingredient of chocolate and icecream rose in a strong auction showing.
A failed crop rattled the chocolate industry. Then speculators came
NY Times: After a production shortfall in Africa, cocoa prices rose. Then they went nuts.
'Worst shrinkflation': Are your Tim Tams getting smaller?
After opening a New Zealand factory last year, the brand has hit back at brutal claims.
Food awards fight: How did 3000 medals end up in our groceries?
Pies, cheese, sausages, etc. The big business behind all those tiny award stickers.
The world's chocolate supply may be at risk, experts say
You might want to stock up on your chocolate supply.
Make winter great again with a mini-break to Wellington
Make the most of your mid-year trip to the capital.
Watch: Where can you find the viral 'crookies' in NZ?
A few NZ bakeries are making the viral 'crookies' - here's the verdict.
How much chocolate should my kid eat this Easter?
A hollow egg or the whole basket? When it comes to kids, serving sizes matter.
Did J.H. Whittaker really steal all of Cadbury's secrets?
Without Cadbury, our much-loved Whittaker’s might not exist...
Easter eggs burning a hole in your wallet? Here's why
With cocoa more expensive than copper, it's no wonder our choccy eggs are pricey this year
The mini Easter eggs of New Zealand, reviewed and ranked
The Spinoff tried pretty much every mini egg available so you don't have to.
Are Kiwis' favourite chocolate brands ethical?
Tearfund’s released a new Chocolate Scorecard. Where does Whittaker’s rank?
'Childhood favourite disappears': Classic Kiwi treat to be axed
'We grew up buying these for 20c each. It's sad to see a classic go.'
An Easter egg round-up for all tastes
Easter is just around the corner and it's time to go egg hunting.
Hedge fund stampede into cocoa futures fuels record price jump
Speculative traders have amassed a $US8.7b bet on further gains, the largest ever.
'Gutted': Kiwis left fuming over Whittaker's new slab
Kiwis are furious after Whittakers launched its new chocolate block in Australia first.
Reese Witherspoon responds to backlash over eating snow
The Oscar-winning actress downplayed critics' concerns after they raised health concerns.
The ultimate Christmas gift guide for your favourite foodies
Plus, seven cheap presents you can make in your kitchen.
How to make the best chocolate cake (even if it’s gluten-free)
Everyone loves chocolate cake, even if everyone's favourite sort is different.
Miraka Kirīmi back in even bigger quantities
Whittaker’s announces the return of Miraka Kirīmi, crafted to mark Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.
Choc horror! Cadbury to axe iconic chocolates from Favourites box
The chocolate giant has made two major changes to their Favourites box.