University of Reading student creates first all-British chocolate bar since 1932
Science & Health

University of Reading student creates first all-British chocolate bar since 1932

12 Aug 2026 · Originally published 12 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: All-British chocolate bar made by scientists using Reading-grown cocoa
Master’s student Maha Khan has produced a chocolate bar using cocoa beans grown entirely in Berkshire to mark the University of Reading’s centenary. By processing the beans on-site, the project highlights the vulnerability of global cocoa supplies to climate change and the importance of preserving diverse plant varieties for future resilience.
Source: Guardian Science Berkshire
Read the full story

About the AI positivity score

Report this article

Get your regular dose of good news

Follow the best stories on Bluesky or subscribe with your favourite feed reader.

What does the happiness score mean?

Scores out of ten are AI estimates of how uplifting a story is, not a measure of accuracy or importance. Different readers may feel differently. Headlines and summaries are AI-written; follow the source link for the original reporting.

How stories are selected