Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA), an agricultural development nonprofit, signed a memorandum of understanding with social impact investor Oikocredit to support financial management and sustainability in cocoa cooperatives through a USDA-led...
The chocolate supplier has made ruby readily available in the US and Canada – to be labeled as ruby couverture – and vows to fight for FDA approval of a fourth standard of identity.
Confectionery giant’s deep dive into discovering and mastering the keys to shopper decision making comes at a timely moment with the retail landscape in a constant state of flux.
The newest addition to Yowie, which aims to educate children about the animal kingdom and the environment, combines two bite-sized chocolates with a collectible animal toy and a puzzle piece that eventually creates a small world map.
Ahead of the 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, the National Confectioners Association releases a new survey that highlights the demands and expectations of today’s candy consumers.
Wind power will operate the company’s six confectionery and pet food facilities, cutting 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 – ideally 100% by 2040.
Godiva says de Mendez will take up his position immediately as president of the company's UK and MENAT (the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) operations.
Well-being, digital advancement, localization and speed are amongst the major trends and opportunities that global snack manufacturing giant Mondelez has identified as crucial to shaping the future of snacks in APAC and beyond.
Consumers will not compromise on taste, but they are asking ‘weirder’ questions about the origins, ingredients and benefits of their food, according to Ipsos survey data and industry thought leaders who spoke at Puratos’ Taste Tomorrow event in Chicago,...
One of the world’s largest chocolate and cocoa shows, Salon du Chocolat will bring together producers, chocolatiers, chefs and consumers in New York City, November 15-17, 2019.
Mondelez International recently completed a five-year transformation programme that was focused on improving margins. The company is now turning its attention to growth, European chief marketing officer Debora Koyama says.
A new exhibition at York Chocolate Story delves into the one of the world’s most popular chocolate bars. We speak to the man behind the exhibition, guest experience manager Bernie Fleck.
The candy sold out in 10 days after its release last spring at the brand’s Chocolatory in Melbourne, and now fans can find it ‘for a limited time’ throughout the country.
Younger consumers enjoy bakery items throughout the day, especially for breakfast, but they would prefer smaller portions, according to a report from the American Bakers Association (ABA) in conjunction with The Center for Generational Kinetics (GenHQ).
A review of published studies concerning chocolate consumption and bone health found that moderate chocolate intake was linked to greater longitudinal bone growth in adolescents, but little to negative bone effects for postmenopausal women.
Colorado’s Explorado Market saw an opportunity to create a low-sugar, low-carb chocolate chip that consumers following a ketogenic diet could trust and use in multiple ways.
Rick Scobey, the president of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), outlines how cocoa outside sustainability programmes can be deforestation-free and what happens to farmers encroaching on protected areas.
Todd Kluger joins the organic candy brand as VP of sales and marketing after a decade in a similar role at rice-based snack company Lundberg Family Farms and previously as ‘food transformation’ director at Starbucks.
MetsäBoard has upgraded its entire folding boxboard portfolio with further improvements to five products which will be available for samples and trials from May.
Nearly a decade and eight retail shops later, Dandelion Chocolate has expanded production to a ‘tech-forward’ space in San Francisco with room for manufacturing, retail and education.
Global environmental campaign organization set up to protect forests, conserve oceans, and address climate change publishes its annual report card on chocolate companies. ICCO pledges more dialogue with EU on deforestation.
The Ferrara Candy Co. brand has reformulated its chocolate recipe for all of its double-dipped products and many of its other chocolates, including double-dipped peanuts, chocolate-covered almonds and malt balls.
Love Cocoa, the luxury chocolate brand created by the great-great-great grandson of John Cadbury, announces new range for Easter – and plans to upscale production in 2020.
Ben Greensmith’s, AKA ‘Lord Chocolonely iii’, son thinks he has ‘the best job in the world’, running the UK business of Dutch ethical brand Tony’s Chocolonely. After eight years at Innocent Drinks, Ben jumped at the chance to join the company. ‘For it...
More than two in three US parents make Easter baskets, according to the National Confectioners Association – here are several that might find a new home this year: Hershey put Reese’s Pieces inside other candy, Cadbury added shimmer to its chocolate eggs,...
The World’s Sweetest Internship seeks applicants interested in developing communications skills while experiencing the development and manufacturing of iconic confections.
Website includes statistics and background information on classic Easter candies and chocolates as part of the National Confectioners Association’s ‘Always A Treat Initiative’.
Manufacturer says broad food knowledge and direct involvement in various agricultural supply chains means it is in a unique position to source coconut grown on certified farms that are required to meet comprehensive criteria for sustainable agriculture.
The California chocolate company, which last year debuted its premium bars infused with specific dosages of THC, announced a line of single-serving squares and low-dose bites.
Galia Orme 'loves chocolate!' and can recall childhood memories of making and eating chocolate as a child in South America. She set up CHOC Chick from her kitchen table to promote the 'pure goodness of chocolate in its raw state and bring...
The overriding theme at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) annual State of the Industry Summit, held in Chicago, was one of evolution. The old convenience store model of ‘smokes, cokes and gasoline’ has morphed into a more complex retail...
From Lumina’s deep dive into cocoa origins to Nestle’s ‘Llama drama’ Smarties - and Tony’s Chocolonely London launch, here we reveal the top five stories trending across our social media channels this week.
This café will be the first of 10 planned for the Northeast in 2019, followed by 2,000 locations worldwide. About a third will land in North and South America, a third in Asia and a third throughout the rest of the world.
Incorporating chocolate in local food applications is key to achieving market success for the category in China, according to Barry Callebaut, which expects to see launches of new products featuring its flagship Ruby chocolate increase this year.
San Francisco-based Guittard Chocolate Company has invested in farmer training to preserve chocolate flavours from cocoa growing regions and advance its sustainability mission, director of marketing Amy Guittard told FoodNavigator.
Luker Chocolate is a Colombian cocoa supplier and chocolate maker that believes cocoa production can deliver positive societal change: “We believe that chocolate makes the world a better place.”
Orkla Food Ingredients, part of Orkla Group, has entered into an agreement to purchase a majority stake in Greek confectionery, bakery and ice-cream business Stelios Kanakis Industrial and Commercial.
Former Fannie May executive Steve Druckman provides strategic leadership across 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc, Simply Chocolate and Cheryl’s Cookies, bringing his vast experience in the confectionery industry to launch new products and innovative offerings...
Tony’s Chocolonely, ‘crazy about chocolate, serious about people’, brings its mission to the UK to make ‘100% slave free the norm’ in chocolate – and starts with a hard-hitting launch in London’s Soho.
What’s the best part of a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup – the chocolate or the peanut butter? Fans can decide with a first taste of Reese’s Lovers Cups over the next two days in NYC.
