News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
Natra Cocoa and Chocolate has reported flat sales in its first half results due to weak consumer spending in Europe and a blip in chocolate consumption in its growth driver Asia.
Demand for sustainable cocoa is growing in mature markets and the Middle East is beginning to move away from compound chocolate, according to the head of Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate’s revamped sales team.
A large-scale equipment auction is selling off barely used machinery from GEA, Niro, Siemens and other big names.
ConAgra Foods has recalled a variety of cookie dough after it was put into a package that does not say the product may contain peanuts.
Green tea leaves, red wine, dark chocolate and cacao beans can be used to make an antibacterial coating, according to US researchers.