Hershey publicly reiterated its commitment to refrain from animal testing last week, after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) proclaimed gratitude for the confectioner’s decision to ‘ban deadly animal tests.’
Cédric van Cutsem, associate director of Mondelēz’s Cocoa Life, operations, and its main spokesperson on deforestation, talks exclusively to CN from the Chocoa Conference in Amsterdam on how the program is making a difference since it was introduced almost...
While Hershey’s remains committed to the ‘heart and soul’ of its business, the chocolate giant will focus meeting consumers where they are today in part by expanding its portfolio to satisfy other snacking occasions.
In pursuing emerging markets, cross-category collaborations and a 'local-first' model, Mondelēz has maintained, and in some cases expanded, its stature as a global industry leader – led by the likes of Cadbury, Milka and Oreo.
The internet has been ablaze with reports of candy heart shortages and digital mobs hoarding past years’ supplies, but one major brand will continue to fill shelves this Valentine’s Day.
For this year’s lovers’ holiday, three U.K. brands have added color and art to their treats, while big brands mix up flavors, shapes and even pair with retailers for exclusive product offerings.
The Swiss federal institutes of technology ETH Zürich and EPFL (Ecole polytechnique féderale de Lausanne) have launched Future Food – A Swiss Research Initiative (“Future Food Initiative”) with Givaudan, Nestlé and Bühler.
New commitment through meaningful partnerships, including the United Nations Global Compact, designed to significantly reduce its impact on the planet, says company.
Barilla’s chocolate hazelnut spread is palm oil-free, contains less saturated fat than Nutella, and according to Euromonitor analyst Emil Fazira, threatens Fererro’s stronghold in Italy’s bread spread market.
Swiss premium chocolate maker Lindt & Sprungli reported a 5% increase in organic sales, despite a 'challenging' environment in Europe and North America.
I recently went back to my home city to see how York is recognizing its past as a major chocolate producer, and found that as one factory closes, another one opens, keeping the smell of cocoa in the air.
Italian news daily Il Sole 24 Ore broke the news that the Nutella maker is in talks with Campbell Soup Company to buy Campbell’s international business, which includes Arnott’s biscuits and Danish butter cookie maker Kelsen.
KitKat Japan has launched more than 350 new KitKat flavours over the past 45 years, and Nestlé Japan, the manufacturer of KitKat in Japan, has pledged to maintain its innovation focus.
Company still owns trademark for Pantone 2685C for chocolate bars and tablets, but attempts to widen the shade to other products rejected, leaving it open to challenges from rival Nestlé.
From Ferrero's new Nutella Cafe opening in New York City to rubber trees in Brazil, here we reveal the top five stories trending across our social media channels this week.
Confectionery giant Mondelēz International has been urged to sever its links with the “biggest and dirtiest palm oil trader in the world” in a protest staged outside its UK headquarters on Monday (19 November).
To celebrate National STEM Day, we talked to Daniera Thulin, senior product development manager at Mars Wrigley Confectionery to learn about her secrets to thrive in a male-dominated industry.
Company’s strategy focuses on four key areas: nourishing children, elevating youth, prospering communities and preserving ecosystems in West Africa, where 70% of world’s cocoa is grown.
Ruby chocolate, the fourth type of chocolate adding to milk, white and dark varieties, has caused worldwide sensation since Barry Callebaut first unveiled it in Shanghai, China, last year.
The Oreo maker will launch an innovation hub ‘SnackFutures’ next month that will invest in snack startups through partnering with early-stage entrepreneurs.
Cathy Pieters says Mondelēz’s Cocoa Life Brazil and the WCF’s CocoaAction Brazil will work together by securing extra financing and government influence, while improving welfare of workers on the country’s farms.
