News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
French politicians have dropped the proposed palm oil tax, leading some politicians to say the country is being blackmailed by producer countries. "We are legislating with a knife at our throats," said one.
Seattle Chocolate Company has fortified its latest product, due to hit US retail shelves next month, with fiber-rich dried coffee cherry pulp.
Cocoa living income may need to quadruple to secure the long term future of the crop, says Mars’ global procurement head.
BREXIT
UK confectionery and snack businesses may look to ramp up their trade with the US in light of last week’s vote to leave the European Union.
Passengers at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) are now able to pick and mix their favorite Lindor chocolate for the first time, thanks to the recent partnership between Lindt and DFS.