This is a good introduction, a sort of overview of global chocolate. Based on sales category, the market is bifurcated into every day, premium, and seasonal chocolate. Pdf cocoa and chocolate in human health and disease. And chocolate itself and how it was first cultivated in central america as a bitter drink and then brought over to europe and gradually developed into a chocolate bar for eating, has a fascinating history all of its own. The global chocolate market is segmented on the basis of type and sale frequency. Relive the history of nestle, with these timeless posters and photos.
Coes the true history of chocolate is a blending between genres, while not entirely a textbook it is still very informative and well written. Feb 18, 2014 the report firstly introduced specialty chocolate basic information included chocolate definition classification application industry chain structure industry overview. May 16, 2008 in 1998, the chocolate history group was formed by the university of california, davis, and mars, incorporated to document the fascinating story and history of chocolate. Chocolate is used as a flavouring product in many desserts, such as chocolate cakes, chocolate brownies, chocolate mousse and chocolate chip cookies. This increase in market size will be attributed to an increasing demand for premium and seasonal chocolates during festive seasons.
Some studies suggest that chocolate consumption is linked to lower body mass index bmi and central. Chocolate confectionery market share, trends, research. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Global and china chocolate industry 2014 market research. There are only so many kinds of food people treasure. Craved, savored and given as a symbol of ones love. This trend is anticipated to boost the popularity of chocolate across the globe. Cocoa and other chocolate products are enjoyed by billions of people around the globe, but surprisingly few people know the history of the confection. During a fiveyear forecast period 20162024, the global market for chocolate is expected to witness a robust cagr. This book features fiftyseven essays representing research activities and. The global confectionery market size valued usd 190. Mars is the first global chocolate company to commit to fundamentally changing the way sustainable cocoa farming practices are advanced by aiming to certify its entire cocoa supply as being produced in a sustainable manner by 2020.
Confectionery market size, share, growth industry trends. The history of chocolate can be traced to the ancient mayans, and even earlier to the ancient olmecs of southern mexico. The danger to chocolate comes from an increase in evapotranspiration, especially since the higher temperatures projected for west africa by 2050 are unlikely to be accompanied by an increase in rainfall, according to businessasusual carbon dioxide emissions scenarios. Milk chocolate segment registered the largest market share in 20, followed by dark chocolate. Moss and badenoch recount the history of chocolate, which from ancient times has been associated with sexuality, sin, blood, and sacrifice. But for about 90 percent of chocolate s long history, it was strictly a beverage, and sugar didnt have anything to do with it. People around the world but mostly in europe and the united states consume more than 3. Hersheys history the hershey chocolate company was founded in 1894 by candymanufacturer milton hershey.
In fact, cocoa has appeared in different cultures worldwide for hundreds of years. Fermented beverages made from chocolate date back to 450 bc. The decline in the prices of cocoa beans is bound to bolster the chocolate confectionery market globally. The history and science of chocolate malaysian journal of pathology. The who, what and where of the global chocolate industry. Chocolate topic overview pdf a simple, topic overview using a crosscurricular and thematic approach. The earliest signs of use are associated with olmec sites within what would become mexicos postcolonial territory suggesting consumption of chocolate beverages, dating from 19 centuries bce. This website describes the chocolate industry from cocoa tree to chocolate bar, and its worldwide economic, social, ecological, and culinary impact. A global history edible moss, sarah, badenoch, alexander on. A global history of history a global history of historical writing, thought and the development of the historical discipline from the ancient world to the present. The size of the global chocolate market will increase more than usd 37 billion between 20182023, accelerating at a cagr of nearly 5% during the forecast period. Oct 22, 2018 according to the report, global chocolate market was valued at around usd 103. Cocoa has a global history linked to early exploration, colonisation and movements for social change.
Rising awareness regarding dark chocolate as a healthier confectionery product, which consists of antioxidants that protect the skin from harmful ultraviolet rays, is expected to promote the market growth over the next few years. In london, chocolate was more widely available, and those who could afford it could enjoy the drink in coffee and chocolate houses simmons, 1976. History of chocolate timeline year by year chocolate facts. Packed with 150 of the worlds tastiest chocolate experiences, from south america to europe to australia, this globetrotting guide features master chocolatiers and artisan producers, exotic cocoa plantations and mustvisit shops, plus illustrated spreads on the history, production and science of chocolate making. As world war one approaches, the firm benefits from the period of prosperity known as the belle epoque or beautiful age, and becomes a global dairy company. Cocoa was first developed as a crop in many ancient south american cultures, with the aztecs and mayans being the most wellknown of these indigenous populations. Global history and geography tuesday, june 18, 2002 1.
The cocoa beans prices had been steadily increasing over the past few years. A host of trends and opportunities that are currently driving the market are slated. Chocolate market analysis market trends, growth, statistics, and forecast market analysis chocolate market size and overview the size of the global chocolate market will increase more than usd 37 billion between 20182023, accelerating at a cagr of nearly 5% during the forecast period. A mayan chief forbids a person to touch a jar of chocolate from wikipedia the olmecs of mexico were the first civilisation to use cocoa beans, which grew wild in central america, as far back as 1500bc. Cocoa production and consumption was, for a long time, restricted to central america. If you cant imagine life without chocolate, youre lucky you werent born before the 16th century. Chocolate is a preparation of roasted and ground cacao seeds that is made in the form of a liquid, paste, or in a block, which may also be used as a flavoring ingredient in other foods. Chocolate market size, share industry report, 20202027. Jul 17, 2018 chocolate may have health benefits, but it can have some negative effects, too. The impact of globalization on chocolate by anete amere on. Jul 05, 2017 other established global chocolate candy brands include nestle, mondelez, lindt, yildiz, ferrero, ferrero, perfetti van melle, general mills, haribo, storck and ritter sport. Coe presents the history of chocolate as a story, in the sense that the reader follows the origins of cacao from an indigenous mexican crop to one of the most popular commodities of the 20th century. As economies develop and wealth increases, chocolate is one of the first items that people in that growing economy want to have. We all know how great the taste of quality chocolate is.
This book features fiftyseven essays representing research activities and contributions from more than 100 members of the group. Confectionery market size, share, growth industry trends, 2026. They included such plants as tomatoes, squash, pineapples, tobacco, and cacao beans for chocolate. Economic and transport geography group work no 1 presentations amere, urtate, plane, lipa, vevers ricso1, ricso2. Many of the developing nations, in fact, expect to see sales increases of up to 25% happen. The report on the global chocolate market is segmented based on type of chocolate, sales category, and geography. Global chocolate market is projected to grow at a cagr of 4. In other words, as higher temperatures squeeze more water out of soil and plants, its unlikely that rainfall will increase. He saw chocolate beans but he didnt have the farthest idea what they were. The history of chocolate deanna pucciarelli youtube. It also includes information on chocolate shops and other delights in the vancouver area, as well as a section on the history of chocolate and the dark side of chocolate.
Cocoa was first developed as a crop in many ancient south american cultures, with the aztecs and mayans being the. The word chocolate may conjure up images of sweet candy bars and luscious truffles, but the chocolate of today is little like the chocolate of the past. Centuries after the spanish discovery of the new world, the cultivation of cocoa beans and the consumption of chocolate spread around the world during the early modern. Green america reported in 2015 that nearly half of all chocolate profits44 percentlie in sales of the finished product, while 35 percent are captured by manufacturers. Here at cocoa and heart, were fascinated by all things chocolate. Sifting through the grounds of coffee history, morris discusses the diverse cast of caffeinated characters who drank coffee, why and where they did so, as well as how it. A host of trends and opportunities that are currently driving the market are slated to shape up the market condition during the forecast period. An avant guard, london coffee house called at the coffee mill and tobacco roll, goes down in the annals of history for serving chocolate in cakes, and also in rolls in the spanish style.
In 1998, the chocolate history group was formed by the university of california, davis, and mars, incorporated to document the fascinating story and history of chocolate. Mar 16, 2017 if you cant imagine life without chocolate, youre lucky you werent born before the 16th century. The first spanish accounts claim that the aztecs and mayans used chocolate as a substitute for blood in sacrificial rituals and as a currency to replace gold. This case examines some of the issues related to the hershey chocolate company and west african cocoa communities. However, it can be adapted for uks2 where necessary. Ships from the americas brought back a wide array of items that europeans, asians, and africans had never before seen. Based on type of chocolate, it includes dark, milk, and white chocolate. Because as with all industries ruled by capitalism, the large global brands that manufacture the worlds chocolate do not pay their vast profits down the supply chain. Chocolate is the most popular sweet treat in the world. By chocolate type, the market is classified as milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate.
So while you may not be able to grow your own chocolate in your own back yard, you can still enjoy this most delectable of treats, delivered from exotic lands. Chocolate confectionery market share, trends, research report. A brief history of chocolate uncover the bittersweet story of this ancient treat amanda bensen 1. Chocolate may have health benefits, but it can have some negative effects, too. He never saw a chocolate being used and it goes on and on and on.
The increasing demand and growing popularity of dark and organic chocolates are fuelling the markets growth. For a comprehensive list of candy brands, see the candy industrys list of top 100 candy companies in the world. The growth of the global chocolate market is primarily driven by the rising awareness among consumers regarding the health benefits associated with cocoarich dark chocolates. If cacao growers are able to plan for the future, that will be good news for your taste buds and our planet.
Chocolate market analysis market trends and industry. Pdf chocolate a global history at complete pdf library. Chocolate topic overview year 4 teaching resources. The sweetened chocolate beverage was a luxury that only a few could afford. The global chocolate market size was valued at usd. Numerous types of candy and snacks contain chocolate, either as a filling e. But for about 90 percent of chocolates long history, it was strictly a beverage, and sugar didnt have anything to do with it. Some studies suggest that chocolate consumption is linked to lower body mass index. Here are some of the key dates in the history of chocolate timeline. Chocolate market product type dark chocolate, milk. Here is a guy who thought that it was off the coast of china after all.
Hershey is not doing enough to stop labor exploitation on cocoa plantations. According to the report, global chocolate market was valued at around usd 103. Originally prepared only as a drink, chocolate was served as a bitter liquid, mixed with spices or corn puree. However, by the 17 th century, the drink became common among european nobility. Global chocolate market is highly competitive, with the presence of numerous leading players accounting for the major share.
It also includes information on chocolate shops and other delights in the vancouver area, as well as a section. Maya called the cocoa tree cacahuaquchtl tree, and the word chocolate comes from the maya word xocoatl which means. Chocolate, derived from the seed of the cocoa tree, was used by the maya culture, as early as the sixth century ad. Brief economic history of chocolate oxford scholarship. This overview was specifically used for year 4 and relates to lks2 national curriculum objectives. The aztecs believed that cacao seeds were the gift of quetzalcoatl, the god of wisdom, and the seeds once had so much value that they were used as a form of currency. The global transfer of foods, plants, and animals during the colonization of the americas is known as the columbian exchange. Aug 15, 2018 ocoa and other chocolate products are enjoyed by billions of people around the globe, but surprisingly few people know the history of the confection. The true history of chocolate dallas museum of art. By royal decree, november 1, 1677, brazil later to achieve an important position in the world market establishes its. Chocolate a global history sarah moss and alexander badenochthe edible series edible series editor. In the book the true history of chocolate, authors sophie and michael coe make a case that the earliest linguistic evidence of chocolate consumption stretches back three or even four millennia, to. Returned the french to supremacy in quality chocolate. Lonely planets global chocolate tour lonely planet online.
Chocolate market size, share and growth analysis 2025 amr. History of chocolate chocolate history timeline the. A global history, jonathan morris explains both how the world acquired a taste for this humble bean, and why the beverage tastes so differently throughout the world. Until then, chocolate only existed as a bitter, foamy drink in mesoamerica. It is slightly more political than most of the many books in the edible series, moss seeing a large gap between the producers and the far more prosperous consumers. The global chocolate confectionery market size was valued at usd 123. History of chocolate click on pause sign to stop reading the text or to click play to read the text. Researchers have found evidence of cocoabased food dating back several thousand years. Cocoa, from which chocolate is created, is said to have originated in the amazon at least 4,000 years ago. Other established global chocolate candy brands include nestle, mondelez, lindt, yildiz, ferrero, ferrero, perfetti van melle, general mills, haribo, storck and ritter sport. Chocolate has become one of the worlds most cherished and celebrated foods, and for good reason.