# Chocolate

Last month

April 2023

# Your Say

Poll: Which brand makes the best chocolate?

Tell us your favourite.

82.3k

Apr 9th 2023, 12:24 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you eat an Easter egg this weekend?

Will you crack open one of those bad boys?

18.7k

Apr 6th 2023, 10:38 AM

This year

2023

# Triangle of life

Swiss mountain leaving Toblerone wrappers as production moves to Slovakia

Switzerland has strict rules about when products can refer to items being made there for marketing purposes.

44.5k

Mar 3rd 2023, 3:16 PM

Last year

2022

# Chocolate

Poll: Are you still doing Lent?

Easter is within our sights.

19.7k

Apr 13th 2022, 11:54 AM

# bad egg

Public warned over scam messages claiming to offer free Cadbury chocolate

The confectionery firm has urged people to not interact with messages circulating claiming to offer free Easter chocolate.

33.4k

Apr 1st 2022, 1:29 PM

# FSAI

Food safety warning issued over reports of counterfeit Wonka bars being sold in Ireland

The FSAI has warned the counterfeit chocolate may be unsafe to eat.

20.3k

Mar 28th 2022, 2:25 PM

All time

# give me a sweet

Quiz: Can you name these sweet treats?

Put your Lenten vow to the test.

106k

Feb 20th 2021, 10:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you eaten a bit of Easter egg already this year?

It’s just three weeks until Easter Sunday.

20.1k

Mar 22nd 2020, 9:57 AM

# extra protein

One-third of people believe protein bars are healthy - but they're highly processed with a lot of saturated fat

The main ingredient found in 38% of protein bars was chocolate.

30.1k

Nov 13th 2019, 7:00 AM

US bakers upset with missing iconic tips on Hershey's Kisses chocolate

The chocolate’s trademark tips have been mysteriously missing from batches around the country.

22.3k

Dec 21st 2018, 9:04 AM

# what to do with

What to do with... that bar of chocolate at the back of the cupboard

Yes, chocolate CAN be a leftover.

1.8k

Nov 1st 2018, 5:21 PM

# No break for Kit Kat

Kit Kat told it doesn't legally own shape of four-fingered chocolate bar

Nestle has already lost a legal bid in Britain to trademark the Kit Kat shape.

26.1k

Jul 25th 2018, 3:01 PM

# mmm chocolate

Truck crash spills 12 tonnes of liquid chocolate onto Polish motorway

Chocolate tire marks stretched for several kilometres in both directions.

27.1k

May 9th 2018, 10:16 PM

# easter

When did you start eating chocolate this morning?

Go on. Be honest.

2.9k

Apr 1st 2018, 10:32 AM

# goodies

'No one's saying you can't have your Easter Egg - most people will just overdo it'

How much sugar is too much sugar this weekend?

13.5k

Apr 1st 2018, 9:15 AM

# discounted goods

France to crackdown on spread of promotions after Nutella frenzy

A French supermarket chain discounted Nutella by 70% and shoppers went crazy.

16.9k

Jan 31st 2018, 10:59 AM

# le frenzy

'We nearly called the police': French shoppers go nuts (sorry) over discounted Nutella

A French supermarket chain discounted it by 70%.

28.6k

Jan 26th 2018, 8:49 AM

# Galaxy

Batch of Galaxy bars and Maltesers recalled over salmonella fears

The batch was accidentally placed on the market.

36.6k

Jan 22nd 2018, 10:17 PM

# lenten vows

Why are Easter eggs already on sale in Irish stores?

Retailers say it’s because some people want them, but are there other reasons?

32.8k

Jan 7th 2018, 6:15 AM

# the force awakens

The Skellig Michael problem: How Kerry is preparing to manage an influx of tourists

With a profile boost other counties can only dream of, what effect will Star Wars have on The Kingdom?

25.8k

Jan 2nd 2018, 12:00 AM

# Ring of Kerry

'Build it right and they will come': Visitors are flocking to this rural chocolate factory

We learned the secrets of how they come with up new flavours.

32.9k

Dec 28th 2017, 8:15 PM

Lily O'Brien's chocolate manufacturer bought by Polish company for €40 million

Lily O’Brien’s was founded by Mary Ann O’Brien in the kitchen of her home in 1992.

31.1k

Dec 22nd 2017, 7:50 PM

# New York

Russian crime syndicate charged with stealing 10,000 pounds of chocolate

Members of the syndicate have also been charged with robbery, murder-for-hire conspiracy and firearms offences.

16.4k

Jun 11th 2017, 12:00 PM

# Food Safety

Mars Ireland recalls some Galaxy chocolate products over salmonella scare

Consumers are being urged not to eat the affected products.

29.6k

Jun 9th 2017, 3:38 PM

# Sweet Success

Chocolate factory set to close, New Zealanders raise €2 million in two days to try save it

The owner of Cadbury’s has given the crowdfunders two weeks to raise NZ$20 million.

23.0k

Jun 9th 2017, 2:42 PM

# sugar coat it

Following chocolate comments, HSE says 'incentives' have helped vaccination rate rise 50%

“Vaccine hesitancy is increasingly becoming a major issue,” a HSE spokesperson said.

9.8k

May 12th 2017, 7:04 PM

# What in tarnation

25 things Irish people just do not understand about America

Contains the world’s most painfully embarrassing promprosal.

31.9k

Apr 17th 2017, 10:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Did you stick to your Lent plan?

How’s that sweet tooth of yours?

17.4k

Apr 15th 2017, 7:30 PM

# goo away

For everyone who does not get the fuss about Creme Eggs, at *all*

We will not go with the goo.

6.7k

Apr 15th 2017, 2:00 PM

# easter warning

Here's why your dog shouldn't eat chocolate

Dogs Trust has released a warning to pet owners this Easter.

38.8k

Apr 14th 2017, 9:00 PM

# Fried Eggs

Finally, deep fried Creme Eggs have made their way to Dublin

One Dublin pub has come through for us.

5.5k

Apr 3rd 2017, 1:30 PM

# food and drink

Cake and chocolate maker Broderick's plans to hitch a ride on the 'healthy' snacks craze

The company is setting up a major new factory in Tallaght, which it hopes to throw open to public tours.

19.0k

Mar 18th 2017, 6:30 PM

# you tease

Whole boxes of Teasers are a thing now, and we need them in Ireland immediately

The absolute dream.

5.0k

Jan 31st 2017, 10:28 AM

# health risk

These chocolate Santas are being recalled because they may have plastic in them

It applies to the 200g size of the chocolate Santa.

16.9k

Jan 19th 2017, 5:41 PM

# truffle shuffle

For everyone who still misses the Galaxy Truffle in the Celebrations tin

And IIIIIIIIIIIII will always love youuuuuu…

54.7k

Dec 30th 2016, 6:29 PM

# Destroyed

Spare a thought for the person manning Cadbury's Twitter account this Christmas

Roses are making people very angry.

8.9k

Dec 28th 2016, 11:38 AM

# smell the roses

The Definitive DailyEdge.ie Hierarchy of Roses

This is FINAL.

4.1k

Dec 23rd 2016, 9:30 PM

# eat drink and be merry

A restaurant in Belfast has created a Selection Box Milkshake, and things will never be the same

*wipes away tear*

2.9k

Dec 5th 2016, 11:55 AM

# stop the madness

Just as we come to terms with the Toblerone betrayal, Maltesers bags are getting smaller

LEAVE THE CHOCOLATE ALONE. JUST LEAVE IT.

3.9k

Nov 18th 2016, 11:25 AM

# mother of god

People are making gigantic Twix bars and they look absolutely divine

Insane, but divine.

7.1k

Nov 17th 2016, 7:34 AM