News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
Hershey - which recently outlined a strategy to expand its reduced sugar offerings via in-house R&D, acquisitions, and licensing or partnership deals - has struck a deal to acquire fast-growing ‘no sugar added’ chocolate brand Lily's Sweets for an...
Danone has confirmed the appointment of outgoing Barry Callebaut CEO as its new chief executive. What could the move mean for the French group’s future strategy?
Production
The Cadbury 99 Flake, the chocolate crumbly treat in soft-serve ice creams, is in short supply in UK and Ireland after a surge in demand during the recent warm weather caught suppliers off-guard.
Israeli firm Nutritional Growth Solutions (NGS) has launched a patented snack bar that contains the growth-boosting nutrients needed to fuel a child’s growing body.
Environment
Gowland previously served as Executive Vice President for Latin America and Global Innovation at The Nature Conservancy. Before that, he spearheaded sustainability initiatives in the private sector, including stints at Unilever and Nike.