Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza National University researchers conducted a genomic analysis of fine aroma cocoa from northern Peru, uncovering genetic divergence and evolutionary patterns within ...

New research finds that cacao trees evolved over 7.5 million years ago. DNA studies may help improve future chocolate crops.

Theobroma cacao is a small tree native to the Amazon region and it has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The caffeine and theobroma compounds help boost the body’s metabolism and ...

Based on archeological finds, it’s thought that people from Ecuador’s ancient Mayo-Chinchipe culture ingested a cacao-based substance as far back as 3,300 BCE. However, it’s not until the ...