Tag: Chocolate
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WA Woman Goes Viral After Cadbury Favourites Box Hides ‘Weird’ Paper
Western Australia woman goes viral after a sweet surprise in Cadbury Favourites What was meant to be a light-hearted camping treat turned into a social media moment that captured the Internet’s attention. A Western Australian woman, sharing a moment from a weekend camping trip, posted about finding something genuinely odd inside a box of Cadbury…
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Why Your Chocolate Orange Has Gotten Smaller and More Expensive This Christmas
The mystery: price up, size down If you’ve reached for a Terry’s Chocolate Orange this Christmas and noticed it weighs less than last year while the price has climbed, you’re not imagining things. Stores are selling the familiar citrusy chocolate at a smaller size, with prices that don’t perfectly match last year’s sticker. The net…
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Why Your Terry’s Chocolate Orange Has Shrunk and Cost More This Christmas
Introduction: A familiar treat, a smaller bar, a higher price Shoppers may notice that the familiar Terry’s Chocolate Orange on the supermarket shelf isn’t quite the same this Christmas. The price has edged upward, and the bar itself is noticeably smaller than it was last year. While the 8% reduction in weight is not unprecedented…
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Why Your Chocolate Orange Has Got Smaller and More Expensive This Year
Why the Chocolate Orange is smaller and pricier this year If you’ve reached for a Terry’s Chocolate Orange this Christmas and noticed two things at once — it costs more on the shelf and weighs less than last year — you’re not imagining it. The familiar citrusy indulgence has both shrunk and priced up in…
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How Which? Finds Christmas Dinner Prices Jump 70% and Turkey Costs Surge
Rising costs cast a shadow over festive cheer As households prepare for Christmas meals and festive treats, Which? reveals a worrying trend: prices for many holiday staples have surged compared with last year. The consumer champion’s analysis shows that shoppers could face increases of up to 70% for chocolatey festive treats and as much as…
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Engineering climate may not save coffee, chocolate and wine: study warns
Climate engineering and its limits for key crops As heatwaves, droughts, and shifting rainfall patterns intensify, researchers have explored climate engineering strategies—such as reflecting sunlight away from Earth—to cool the planet. A new study, however, cautions that even dramatic interventions in this arena may not be enough to secure the future of some of the…
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Geoengineering Isn’t a Silver Bullet: Coffee, Chocolate and Wine at Climate Risk
Introduction: A stark warning for beloved commodities Climate change threatens the flavor, availability, and price of everyday favorites like coffee, chocolate, and wine. A recent study suggests that even aggressive geoengineering efforts—such as blocking sunlight to cool the planet—may not be enough to save these crops from the cascading effects of warming temperatures, shifting precipitation,…
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Geoengineering Limits: Coffee, Chocolate, and Wine Face Climate-Driven Risks
Introduction: A climate challenge no solution can fully dodge As scientists grapple with a warming world, there is growing attention on geoengineering — deliberate interventions to cool the planet. In theory, methods like stratospheric aerosol injections could offset heat and slow climate-related damage. But a recent wave of research suggests that even dramatic attempts to…
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Bon Chocolatiers and Cashel Farmhouse Cheesemakers Win Top Prizes at Blas na hÉireann 2025
Overview: Blas na hÉireann crowns two Irish favourites The Blas na hÉireann Irish food awards returned to the spotlight with a pair of standout wins that underscore the country’s thriving food scene. In a ceremony set against the backdrop of Dingle, Co Kerry, this year’s awards crowned a lockdown-era chocolate business as Supreme Champion 2025…
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The Heart-Healthy Chocolate Revealed by Cardiologists
The Power of Chocolate for Heart Health It’s well-known that in times of stress, anxiety, or even boredom, many people crave something sweet. Chocolate, often seen as a guilty pleasure, can actually have significant health benefits, especially for heart health. According to cardiologists, not all chocolate is created equal. This article explores the types of…