Hostess Brands posts 17% Q2 growth despite volatile environment
The maker of America’s No. 1 cupcake, mini doughnut and sugar-free cookie brands reported second-quarter revenue of $340.5m, exceeding Wall Street forecasts.
Archives for August 4, 2022
Cocoa flavanols decrease blood pressure only when elevated, researchers find
Cocoa flavanols appear to decrease blood pressure only when elevated say researchers, easing previous concerns that the nutrient can decrease blood pressure in healthy adults.
Production
Barry Callebaut selects Brantford for new speciality chocolate factory
Cocoa manufacturer Barry Callebaut, has named Brantford in Ontario, Canada as its location for its new chocolate factory.
Appointments
The Ferrero Group appoints Alanna Cotton to head US business
Cotton joins the company as President and Chief Business Officer of Ferrero North America to support its global business strategy of strengthening its position in the sweet packaged food category.
Sustainability
Magnum’s impact programme sees more cocoa farmers graduate to become entrepreneurs
Magnum ice cream has launched an on-the-ground impact programme developed to socially and economically empower the cocoa farming communities in Cote d'Ivoire.