![Flavanols are linked to better memory and heart health - here's what foods you can eat to get these benefits Flavanols are linked to better memory and heart health - here's what foods you can eat to get these benefits](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61629498361_Buahbuahan.jpg)
Flavanols are linked to better memory and heart health - here's what foods you can eat to get these benefits
Some plant foods may be more beneficial for health than others, thanks to a group of compounds called flavanols.
Sat Jun 10 2023
![Hershey looking to 'eradicate' lead, cadmium from chocolate - CFO Hershey looking to 'eradicate' lead, cadmium from chocolate - CFO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679555351_Hersheys.jpg)
Hershey looking to 'eradicate' lead, cadmium from chocolate - CFO
Voskuil said the manufacturing and cleaning process for cocoa beans removes the "vast majority" of lead and cadmium.
Thu Mar 23 2023
![Smallholders encouraged to venture into cocoa, white and black pepper sector Smallholders encouraged to venture into cocoa, white and black pepper sector](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61657524233_TBzuraida.jpg)
Smallholders encouraged to venture into cocoa, white and black pepper sector
Oil palm smallholders are encouraged to plant cocoa, and black and white pepper as by-products to help increase upstream activities.
Fri Sep 09 2022
!['Sight to behold': Tourists flock to Florida for Moon rocket launch 'Sight to behold': Tourists flock to Florida for Moon rocket launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71661761897_NASA.jpg)
'Sight to behold': Tourists flock to Florida for Moon rocket launch
About 200,000 visitors are expected to attend the launch of the mission, called Artemis 1, which will propel an empty capsule to the Moon.
Mon Aug 29 2022
![Cocoa, cocoa products' export value forecast to increase in line with positive demand this year Cocoa, cocoa products' export value forecast to increase in line with positive demand this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658652584_TBWEEJECKSENG.jpg)
Cocoa, cocoa products' export value forecast to increase in line with positive demand this year
The export value of cocoa beans and cocoa-based downstream products is expected to continue to increase this year.
Sun Jul 24 2022
![On Africa's 'chocolate islands', cocoa producers target luxury market On Africa's 'chocolate islands', cocoa producers target luxury market](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41639289424_CHOCOLATE.jpg)
On Africa's 'chocolate islands', cocoa producers target luxury market
Today, though, there is talk of a comeback as a handful of entrepreneurs pitch to the growing world market for high-end chocolate.
Sun Dec 12 2021
![New cocoa fruit drink to make hot chocolate a has bean New cocoa fruit drink to make hot chocolate a has bean](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41634353207_CHOCOLATE.jpg)
New cocoa fruit drink to make hot chocolate a has bean
A cold drink made from parts of the cocoa fruit usually thrown away aims to lure health and environmentally-conscious consumers.
Sat Oct 16 2021
![Malaysia eyes to become producer of single-origin, premium quality cocoa beans Malaysia eyes to become producer of single-origin, premium quality cocoa beans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81622331490_DatukMohdKhairuddi.jpg)
Malaysia eyes to become producer of single-origin, premium quality cocoa beans
Malaysia will focus on becoming a producer of single-origin and premium quality cocoa beans to ensure they comply with the Malaysian Standards and other international regulations and standards.
Wed Jul 07 2021
![Study finds around 15 pct of Ivory Coast's cocoa farms are in protected forest Study finds around 15 pct of Ivory Coast's cocoa farms are in protected forest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620368146_COCOA.jpg)
Study finds around 15 pct of Ivory Coast's cocoa farms are in protected forest
The origin of each bean will be certified on the basis of data from the farmers.
Fri May 07 2021
![MPIC to focus more on pepper, cocoa, kenaf sectors in 2021 MPIC to focus more on pepper, cocoa, kenaf sectors in 2021](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41614673901_WhiteBlackPepper.jpg)
MPIC to focus more on pepper, cocoa, kenaf sectors in 2021
The ministry planned to focus on Johor and restore the state as a successful pepper producer, other than Sarawak.
Wed Mar 10 2021
![Hive thinking: Beekeeping makes a buzz in Ivory Coast Hive thinking: Beekeeping makes a buzz in Ivory Coast](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41612663256_BEEKEEPER.jpg)
Hive thinking: Beekeeping makes a buzz in Ivory Coast
The art of beekeeping has spread swiftly in Assounvoue, in the heart of the world's top cocoa producer.
Sun Feb 07 2021
![Study: Can drinking cocoa boost your mental agility? Study: Can drinking cocoa boost your mental agility?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71606798462_CHOCOLATE.jpg)
Study: Can drinking cocoa boost your mental agility?
Chocoholics may no longer have to feel guilty about their daily habit, not to mention the excesses of the festive season.
Tue Dec 01 2020
![Langkawi chocolate hub expected to boost cocoa products manufacturing sector Langkawi chocolate hub expected to boost cocoa products manufacturing sector](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81597578045_MohdKhairuddinAman.jpg)
Langkawi chocolate hub expected to boost cocoa products manufacturing sector
Langkawi chocolate hub is expected to increase the contribution of the country's chocolate manufacturing and cocoa products sector.
Sun Aug 16 2020
![Chocolate hub to be set up in Langkawi - Minister Chocolate hub to be set up in Langkawi - Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61592305605_cocodamia.jpg)
Chocolate hub to be set up in Langkawi - Minister
The Plantation Industries and Commodities Ministry is planning to set up a chocolate entrepreneur hub in Langkawi to boost the cocoa commodity sector in the country.
Tue Jun 16 2020
![Santa Claus dan papan luncur Santa Claus dan papan luncur](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-12/81514196718_SurfingSantas.jpg)
Santa Claus dan papan luncur
Pernah lihat aksi Santa Claus bermain papan luncur?
Mon Dec 25 2017