University of Reading student creates first 100% British chocolate bar since 1932
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University of Reading student creates first 100% British chocolate bar since 1932

2 hours ago · Originally published 14 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: First 100% British chocolate bar since 1932 made in Reading
Master's student Maha Khan has produced a chocolate bar using cocoa grown entirely in Berkshire, marking the first commercially viable UK-grown bar in nearly a century. The project highlights the fragility of global cocoa supplies, which are increasingly threatened by climate change and disease, by demonstrating the potential for domestic cultivation.
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