Chocolates

You'll see more Swiss companies selling their products in India now. For example, we have a shoe maker that wants to conquer the Indian market, Switzerland State Secretary for Economic Affairs Helene Budliger told Moneycontrol.

EFTA trade agreement, India’s first with Europe, comes into effect

India’s trade pact with Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein will make Swiss chocolates, watches and apparels cheaper in the country. At the same time, Indian exporters hit by Trump tariffs get a new lease of life as a range of products including tea, coffee, textiles, marine products, leather, gems, and engineering goods get better market access in these four countries.

Festive Gifting Ideas 2025: Win your loved ones over with these thoughtful gifts, from table linens to houseplants

With the festive season around, it is time to get together with your loved ones. This year, make it special by gifting them something they’ll love and cherish for a long time. Take a look at these festive gifting ideas to help sort your choices.

10 health benefits of dark chocolates, best friends of your gut bacteria

Dark chocolate is more than just a delicious food, but a gut health powerhouse. If eaten in moderation, dark chocolate can promote gut health and a healthy microbiome, increase immunity, and may even lift the mood through the gut-brain axis.

World Chocolate Day 2025: Try these rich, creamy, easy-to-make chocolate recipes

World Chocolate Day 2025: From avocado mousse to Thai tea fondant and Nutella pull-me-up cake, top chefs share easy, antioxidant-rich recipes using clean ingredients. Try these irresistible desserts that are creamy, healthy, and perfect for a decadent yet nourishing treat on this chocoholic’s favourite day.

Craft bars and drinks from cacao leftovers lead way for chocolate lovers

From creating personalised chocolate bars to whipping up artisanal desserts, foodies are spoilt for choices at modern cafes and patisseries that specialise in various chocolate dishes. However, like most food and drink different flavours of chocolate is also subjective.

Godrej food trends report 2024: Rise in demand for ghee & Korean food; focus on women entrepreneurs

All these and more in the seventh edition of the Godrej Food Trends Report 2024.

Easter in Paris: Chocolatiers embrace sports theme inspired by 2024 Olympics

In select Parisian chocolate shops, the classic Easter chocolate eggs have undergone a whimsical transformation into sports-themed figures. With the approaching Olympic Games in mind, chocolatiers have crafted intricate pieces depicting egg-shaped track athletes, podiums, and medals. Ahead of the Easter holiday, shelves were adorned with these creative confections, reflecting the anticipation of the upcoming Games scheduled from July 26 to August 11 in Paris. At La Maison du Chocolat store, esteemed head chocolatier Nicolas Cloiseau has conceptualized a remarkable chocolate centerpiece weighing 7.6 kilograms. The centerpiece resembles a stopwatch frozen at 20.24 seconds, paying homage to the year of the Paris Olympics. It features three egg-shaped athletes engaged in a sack race around a cocoa bag-shaped racetrack, reminiscent of traditional French sack races in certain regions of the country.

Swiss watches, chocolates set to get cheaper for Indians

As part of the trade deal with EFTA, India will reduce basic customs duties on chocolates and on wrist as well as pocket watches originating from Switzerland. The levy will be brought down to zero in equal instalments over a seven-year period.

Live: What are the gifting trends this festive season? | Commodities Corner

The festive season is around the corner, are you gearing up to buy gifts for your loved ones? Festive gifting has been growing at a consistent rate. But what are the festival and wedding trends during this time of the year? Will digital gifts replace other gift items? Which categories will see highest demand? To get all your queries answered; tune into today's edition of Commodities Corner where Manisha Gupta chats with Vikaas Gutgutia, Founder and MD Ferns N Petals.

'Give the chocolates back': MS Dhoni's banter with fan in US is viral. Watch

After signing the miniature bats, Dhoni was seen asking for the box of chocolates in his trademark unfiltered, “Captain Cool” style. “Chocolate wapas do (Give the chocolates back),” he was heard saying as people behind the camera laughed as well.

Rising cocoa prices might make Indian chocolates dearer

A sustained rise in the prices of cocoa and cocoa products, might force Indian chocolate makers to increase prices, although they have resisted it so far.

World Chocolate Day 2023: Bite into these dark, delicious Instagrammable desserts

World Chocolate Day 2023: From quirky desserts like Bas Kar Pagle Rulayega Kya to fusion treats like Nutella Ghewar Tart, these indulgences will satisfy your sweet tooth and elevate your social media feed.

Healthy high fat foods: Why avocados, dark chocolates and fatty fish are a must in any diet plan

Benefits of healthy fats: Research shows that some fats do not pose negative concerns for your health. Foods with healthy fats can be a part of a nutrient-dense, whole-food-based diet. From delicious avocados to nutrient-packed seeds, there are numerous foods that brim with heart- and brain-boosting fats.

Cost of your caffeine and sugar fix to stay high on El Niño

Think coffee, chocolates and your favorite snacks. Prices of soft commodities have soared this year because of supply constraints. The return of El Niño and prospects of hotter, drier weather in producing countries is now threatening to exacerbate tight supply.

Condoms, roses, chocolates: what India Dunzo-ed ahead of Valentine's Day

Dunzo, in a press release, said that self-care products, chocolates and sexual wellness items saw an average growth of 30 per cent this week.

How much business do rose sellers do on Valentine’s Day?

A rose is ‘not just a rose’ on Valentine’s Day but a highly-priced commodity worth its weight in gold. Prices double this year as the wedding season overlaps with Valentine's Day.

Chocolate Day 2023: Wishes, quotes and WhatsApp messages

Happy Chocolate Day: Express your love with chocolate hampers and heartfelt notes.

Mars Wrigley begins making Galaxy chocolates in India, price brought down to Rs 10

With Nestle and Mondelez as competitors, Mars is now vying for growth in Tier II and III cities as well as rural regions with low prices

Hershey India forays into premium biscuit category; launches Sofit protein cookies

These cookies will be available in distinct ranges such as natural cocoa with flax seeds, mango with real almond bits, and raisins with flax seeds

Hershey India launches iconic Hershey’s kisses chocolate; to invest $50 mln over 5 yrs

The tear-drop shaped chocolate will be available in 3 variants—the all-time classic creamy Milk Chocolate, the popular almonds that and cookies and crème flavor

Mondelez India logs into direct online sales for chocolates

The new site will allow the company, part of Mondelez International, to build an opportunity in the corporate gifting segment, especially during festive gifting, Mondelez India said in a statement.

Cadbury Dairy Milk: The interstellar party!

Storyboard speaks to Prashant Peres, Director Marketing (Chocolates) Mondelez India about the new & unusual campaign for Cadbury Dairy Milk; to Ivan Despi & Pauline Vicencio Despi of The Acid House about how they deal with the challenges when it comes to illustration, how they convince their clients to illustrate more.

FSSAI to allow up to 5% vegetable fats in chocolates

Currently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) allows use of cocoa butter in chocolates and not vegetable fats, whereas international food standards authority Codex permits 5 percent vegetable fats.

Upmarket noodles, chocolates keep Abenomics' pulse beating

Nissin Foods Holdings added more meat and toppings to its signature Cup Noodle products earlier this year, and raised prices by 5-8 percent. Sales rose by a tenth in April-September from a year earlier.