Easter eggs are a big deal in Brazil. Huge and extravagant, approximately 95 million eggs will be sold nationwide in 2016. But how are sales withstanding the economic crisis? Eggs are actually shrinking in size to ensure people can still give their loved ones a chocolatey gift.

Following in the artisanal footsteps of wine, cheese and coffee, San Francisco-based Dandelion Chocolate is at the forefront of the bean-to-bar movement, revolutionising the way the confectionery is made and sold. Are we set to see ‘vineyards’ for chocolate in the next few years?

We feel good when we give. Whether it’s time, money or skills, it doesn’t matter – we’ve all felt it. But helping a neighbour with some heavy lifting feels different to donating money to a foreign charity. Canvas8 sat down with Dr. Lara Aknin to understand what makes us feel good about giving.

You’re 33% more likely to achieve a goal if you share it with a friend, and 72% more likely if money is on the line. Promise or Pay is a platform that combines these findings from behavioural science to create a more engaging way to improve oneself while contributing to positive social change.