What’s in a name? Reese’s Take5 signals a new era of the 5-layer bar
Hershey, which will relaunch its version of the peanut, pretzel, caramel and chocolate candy this summer, asked consumers to compare old and new: the Reese’s name won them over.
Archives for June 19, 2019
Sustainable Food & Drink Podcast
What do farmers and the ICCO think of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire’s minimum cocoa price?
The World Cocoa Farmers Organization (WCFO) is asking Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to reconsider setting a minimum cocoa price, while the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) is suprised the price was not higher.
Sustainability
Barry Callebaut and Unilever adopt new platforms to monitor sustainability in their supply chains
Companies recognized as first to adopt a harmonized approach to streamline sustainability assessment, enabling US commodity farmers utilizing Field to Market’s Fieldprint Platform to gain global recognition in their supply chains.
Kellogg takes $35m hit, cuts jobs as part of Keebler, Famous Amos sale
Kellogg Co said the divestiture of its cookie and fruit snack businesses is resulting in $35m in pretax charges, $20m of which are related to employee severance and termination benefits.
Protein-rich doughnuts, ice cream and chocolate bulk up confectionery sector
Protein-added treats are muscling into the confectionery category, but are these alternatives to traditional ice creams and chocolate bars ‘healthy’? FoodNavigator speaks with Mars Wrigley, Jim Buddy’s, and the British Nutrition Foundation.