# Historical Chocolate Infographics This Infographic Looks at the Evolution of the Chocolate Bar By M | Published 2014-04-27 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-bar References: [visual.ly](http://visual.ly/worlds-best-chocolate-bar) & [visual.ly](http://visual.ly/users/iamrobertshaw) Have you ever wondered where the [chocolate bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindt-chocolate-bar) originated from, where cocoa trees grow or who the top chocolate producer is? With the 'World's Best Chocolate Bar' infographic, you can find out the answer to all these questions and learn the history behind one of the most beloved sugary treats in the world. British graphic designer Robert Shaw developed the 'World's Best Chocolate Bar' infographic as a visual lesson in the [history of chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-bar). The infographic uses timelines, charts and maps to provide visual learners -- in a fitting brown-hued color scheme -- with interesting chocolate-themed anecdotes and facts that are easy to read and super interesting. For example, did you know that the Mayans were the first recorded users of chocolate? They used cocoa powder in a spicy version of a hot chocolate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Origin and History of Chocolate:** The trend of exploring and visualizing the origin and history of chocolate through infographics provides opportunities for educational platforms and graphic design services. - **Visual Learning and Infographics:** The trend of using infographics to present information in a visually appealing and easily understandable manner creates opportunities for graphic design agencies and educational content creators. - **Cultural and Historical Anecdotes in Infographics:** The trend of incorporating cultural and historical anecdotes into infographics, such as the Mayans' use of cocoa powder, creates opportunities for content creators targeting history enthusiasts and food history industries. ### Where This Applies - **Educational Platforms:** Educational platforms can capitalize on the trend of exploring and visualizing the origin and history of chocolate through infographics by providing engaging and informative content. - **Graphic Design Services:** Graphic design services have the opportunity to cater to the trend of using infographics to present information in a visually appealing and easily understandable manner. - **Food History Industries:** Food history industries can leverage the trend of incorporating cultural and historical anecdotes into infographics to create engaging content for history enthusiasts and chocolate enthusiasts alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Topographical Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-california-bar.md) - [Fine Art-Covered Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-artbars.md) - [Columbian Chocolate Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetdreams.md) - [Coffee Bean Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coffee-bar.md) - [Modernized Dark Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadbury-bournville.md) - [Chocolate Honoring Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chocolate-story.md) - [Incredibly Spicy Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-hottest-chocolate-bar.md) - [Beneficial Botanical Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yes-cacao-bars.md) - [Nutrient-Packed Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolove-bars.md)