23Feb/15

Anti-ageing chocolate which reduces wrinkles

February 23, 2015Factual, Information, News, ProductsAnti-Ageing, Cambridge, Chocolate, Diabetic, EstheChoc, Science, UniversitySephra

A daily 7.5g bar of the chocolate can change the underlying skin stucture of a 50 year old to that of someone in their 30s, say developers.

16Feb/15

Chocolate prices are soaring, so candy makers are making their bars smaller

February 16, 2015Factual, Information, NewsCadbury, Candy, Chocolate, Cocoa, Hershey, MarsSephra

On Valentine’s Day 2012, we learned that the world was in a chocolate crisis. Then we learned it again on Valentine’s Day 2013. And again in 2014. And it’s back this year,Read More…

16Feb/15

The Economics of Chocolate

February 16, 2015Factual, InformationAfrica, business, Chocolate, Cocoa, Commodity, Economics, Farm, TradeSephra

Before becoming a kiss, bar, or hot drink, cocoa gets shipped, stashed, smashed, and, most critically for producers and consumers alike, commodified.

12Feb/15

Once, People Thought Chocolate Could Make You Pregnant

February 12, 2015Factual, InformationChocolate, Cocoa, PregnantSephra

It’s not just store displays around Valentine’s Day. Scientists seem obsessed with chocolate, too.

09Feb/15

An Emotional History of Chocolate

February 9, 2015Factual, Fun, InformationCallebaut, Chocolate, Cocoa, Emotional, HistorySephra

The world faces an impending chocolate shortage. Simply put, global demand is rapidly outpacing the capacity of cocoa farmers to produce the good.

26Jan/15

Gear up for Valentine’s Day with this lipstick… chocolate!

January 26, 2015Entertainment, Fun, InformationChocolate, Edible, Kisses, Lipstick, MakeupSephra

At a glance, these lipsticks look like any other you can find at your local chemist. However, this Valentine’s Day, you can buy a whole set of them for your loved oneRead More…

20Jan/15

Chocolate Chompdown: Impossible chocolate eating competition

January 20, 2015Entertainment, Fun, Information, UncategorizedChocolate, ChocolateFest, Chompdown, Contest, Portland, WoodblockSephra

How much chocolate can you eat in a single sitting? An average 1.5-ounce bar? Maybe a couple of bars? A few before getting sick?

19Jan/15

Sephra Bahrain sponsor local school football team

January 19, 2015Customers and Distributors, Factual, InformationBahrain, Football, School, Sephra, Sponsor, St. Christopher, St. Christopher's, TeamSephra

Resplendent in their brand new Sephra Chocolate Lounge & Bakery branded shirts, the St. Christopher’s Junior School football team takes to the field this weekend in Kuwait. St. Christopher’s, the leading BritishRead More…

12Jan/15

The man who invented the bubbles in Aero Chocolate

January 12, 2015Factual, InformationAero, Chocolate, InventorSephra

“I often say to people when I buy it ‘my grandfather helped make this’ and they’re always quite surprised.” Says Eileen Clements.

08Jan/15

6 more reasons to up your chocolate (Cocoa) intake

January 8, 2015Factual, Information, UncategorizedAgeing, Cancer, Chocolate, Cocoa, Diabetics, Flavanoids, Heart Disease, ProtectionSephra

On a detox? Need to lose weight? Cutting calories? Low-carb fiend? Yes, you too should eat MORE chocolate (Cocoa) this January (and beyond).