A recreation of “Willy’s Chocolate Experience,” the AI-generated Willy Wonka fiasco in Glasgow that left kids crying and forced the police to be called, appears to be selling tickets for its American debut. For $44, attendees will allegedly be offered “two complimentary jelly beans” and the chance to meet the mother oompa loompa, Kristy Paterson, … Read more
ACCRA, Ghana — Shoppers may get a bitter surprise in their Easter baskets this year. Chocolate eggs and bunnies are more expensive than ever as changing climate patterns eat into global cocoa supplies and the earnings of farmers in West Africa. About three-quarters of the world’s cocoa — the main ingredient in chocolate — are … Read more
This week, the world had a collective freakout over “Willy’s Chocolate Experience,” an event in Glasgow, Scotland that ended in tears. Organizers used AI-generated ads that promised $45 Wonka wonderland, but when parents and children arrived, they found a barren, filthy warehouse. Several actors involved with the production came forward to share horror stories, including … Read more
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I hate to be the bearer of bad-for-the-waistline news, but yes — you can now buy a 3D printer that prints chocolate. The Cocoa Press has been in development for an entire decade. Now, it’s finally here, and I’m pretty sure it’s singlehandedly responsible for one of the pounds I put on over Christmas. At … Read more
Chocolates packaged for Valentine’s Day sit on a table on February 2, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images News | Getty Images A bouquet of roses, dinner for two and a box of chocolates make up the essentials for a textbook Valentine’s Day date. But lovers may experience sticker shock this year due … Read more
Planet A Foods, a B2B sustainable ingredients company, announced $15.4 million in Series A funding. The brother-and-sister founding team of Drs. Max and Sara Marquart started the Munich-based company to create a sustainable alternative to cocoa. When TechCrunch initially wrote about the company in 2021, it was going by the name QOA. The idea behind … Read more
Timothée Chalamet is reason enough to see Wonka, the new musical that acts as a prequel to the Roald Dahl-inspired films Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and, if you’re so inclined, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Chalamet plays the famous title character in his formative years, passionate and optimistic about the world. He’s desperate … Read more
Fitness trainer Senada Greca has another healthy recipe to share with her 5 million Instagram followers! In addition to posting her intense workouts, she also shares plenty of creative recipes with her followers. In her latest recipe, she decided to give followers a “healthy” version of the beloved apple cider donut by skipping the apple … Read more
The Big Picture Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is deserving of a re-evaluation and repeat viewings, as its flaws are outweighed by its charm and optimism. Johnny Depp’s portrayal of Willy Wonka is often compared to Gene Wilder’s, but if evaluated on its own, it is a successful and weirdly captivating performance. The film imparts … Read more
Halloween candy is for sale at a CVS store in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 17, 2022. Drew Angerer | Getty Images Cocoa, a vital ingredient for chocolate, is more expensive than it has been in decades, as hotter and drier weather patterns stunt the cacao bean crop’s growth. Cocoa futures surged to $3,786 per metric … Read more