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The Dark Magic of Chocolate: How Cocoa Boosts Memory and Feeds the Gods

November 19, 2025 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Can eating chocolate really help you pass an exam? Discover the cognitive benefits of cocoa flavonoids and the weird folklore behind our favourite treat.

Do you really care? Ethical Valentine’s Day gifts

February 4, 2016 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Is it easy buying someone a Valentine’s Day gift? You may well be very nervous. There’s quite a bit to think about. If you buy something too expensive then you risk embarrassing them or coming on too strong. If you buy something too cheap then you look cheap. You might also want to avoid buying […]

Last minute chocolate Valentine’s Day gift ideas

February 6, 2014 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day is sneaking up. Whether you identify with it or not, whether you think it’s an evil that leads to hand holding and free sex or a commerical invention it may still be a good excuse to do something for your partner. I happen to know that Cadbury’s has a direct gift website which […]

The science of chocolate might surprise you

January 14, 2014 by Andrew Leave a Comment

What’s the difference between chocolate, cocoa and cacao? The latter is appearing more often on the ingredients list of “chocolate bars”, after all. In this video the SciShow digs into the truth of chocolate and you might be surprised. Cacao and cocoa, once the same, are now different. Can you believe some people thought cocaine […]

Galaxy chocolate joins the Rainforest Alliance

April 9, 2009 by Andrew Leave a Comment

By next year over 160 million Galaxy chocolate bars will carry the Rainforest Alliance mark in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The Rainforest Alliance works to ensure biodiversity and sustainable livelihoods. It works with both consumers and businesses. They offer an adopt-a-rainforest program which allows individuals to sponsor and support a environmental work to protect and repair rainforests around the world.

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