Chocolate wasn't always romantic. How did it become a symbol of love? | The Excerpt [USA TODAY]
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Harvard Professor Carla Martin explains how cacao transformed from a sacred drink into a Valentine's Day staple — and how history, marketing and chemistry helped give chocolate its emotional power. Hit play on the player below to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript beneath it. This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form. There may be some differences between the audio and the text. Podcasts: True crime, in-depth interviews and more USA TODAY podcasts right here Dana Taylor: Chocolate is everywhere this time of year. Heart shaped boxes, foil wrapped truffles, impulse buys at the checkout line. But the idea that chocolate equals romance isn't accidental. It's the result of centuries of cultural shifts, industrialization, and very intentional storytelling. Hello, and welcome to USA TODAY's The Excerpt. I'm Dana Taylor. Today is Friday, February 13th, 2026. As Valentine's Day approaches, we wanted to take a closer
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- Valentine's Day sticker shock: Chocolate prices are spiking [CNN]CNN
- Valentine's Day sticker shock: Chocolate prices are spiking [CNN]CNN
- Hershey (NYSE:HSY) had its price target raised by analysts at Stephens from $200.00 to $260.00. They now have an "overweight" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
- Hershey's releasing chocolate Olympic medals. Here's how to get one. [USA TODAY]USA TODAY
- HERSHEY'S Invites Fans to Celebrate Everyday Moments of Happiness as the "Real Gold" with HERSHEY'S Team USA Milk Chocolate MedalsPR Newswire
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