News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
Add another flagship store to Pierre Marcolini’s 40-plus portfolio: the Brussels-based chocolatier opened a brand new shop on the ground floor of the world’s biggest mall, in Dubai.
A new study suggests that carob powder may provide a cheaper alternative to cocoa powder in muffins by helping to reduce sugar, and increase phytosterol and isoflavone levels.
Results
Company’s plans for expansion on track after strong sales growth across retail, digital and wholesale channels.
NPD
New UK startup secures £1.2m investment to develop new super-premium chocolate brand.
Fairtrade
All cocoa in UK food supermarket retailer’s own brand confectionery to be 100% Fairtrade by end of 2019, says company.