News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
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Valentine’s Day is known as the ‘chocolate event’ for US consumers and the big confectionery companies are going to town with their marketing and advertising campaign head of 14 February.
The American arm of Mexican bakery giant Grupo Bimbo has signed up to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Green Power Partnership.
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The global ingredients specialist said snacking continues to be an important eating occasion, but consumer now want more from their snack than just a moment of indulgence.
The palm oil industry in Malaysia is ramping up its efforts to improve labour standards after taking several hits to its reputation and business prospects over the poor handling of human rights issues.