Muslim invaders from Morocco and Algeria pretending to be refugees burned down a €10 million “reception center” in Dusseldorf—because there was too little Nutella, candy and chocolate at the Ramadan breakfast spread, a court has heard. The arson destroyed a major exhibition hall near the airport, with smoke disrupting air traffic. According to German media, charges have been brought against... 

Tests carried out by a German watchdog revealed Kinder chocolate bars and two other brands tested positive for a hazardous cancer-causing substance. Foodwatch called for Ferrero’s Kinder Riegel, Lindt’s Fioretto Nougat Minis, and Sun Rice Classic Schokohappen by Rübezahl to be taken off the shelves on Monday after tests found “possible carcinogens.” The sweet treats had been contaminated... 

US food major Mars is recalling products in 55 countries after plastic found in one of its candy bars in Germany. Reports said on Tuesday that US chocolate company Mars Inc. is recalling millions of candy bars and other items in 55 countries after plastic was found in one of its products. The discovery has been reportedly made in Germany where a customer is believed to have found a piece of red plastic... 

New study conducted by Swedish researchers suggests eating chocolate can improve the health of brain and protect the organ against stroke. The researchers from the Karolinska Institute studied the chocolate eating habits of 37,000 Swedish men while observing their health status of for a decade. The participants were divided into four groups based on the amount of chocolate they consumed, with the... 

Chocolate factories in Switzerland are infuriated by US inspections on their universally-loved confectionery for bioterrorism or radioactive threats. Factories have no choice but allow checks; otherwise will they be banned from the profitable US market. ­At least 21 Swiss chocolate factories and 18 dairies are obliged to allow inspections of their work until September 20, German business journal... 

Research was done in the short term that could not identify the optimal amount of chocolate to be eaten… Daily consumption of dark chocolate can help lower blood pressure slightly, a second analysis of 20 studies indicated. The research was conducted by the Cochrane group – an international collaboration of thousands of experts who review previous studies. The reason was the cocoa, the...