News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
Halloween
During the coming Halloween weekend, it is estimated that $2.6bn is spent on individually wrapped candy in the United States. Average Halloween candy comes individually wrapped and made of several layers of different materials including plastic,...
Sustainability
Cocoa supplier olam food ingredients (ofi), has won the Sustainable Supply Chain of the Year Award at the 2022 Global Good Awards, which recognise businesses, NGOs, charities and social enterprises that are driving social and environmental change.
Sustainability
Cocoa farmers, as well as workers in other commodities and crops, experienced a boost in Fairtrade Premium earnings thanks to a recovery in Fairtrade product sales throughout 2021, Fairtrade International’s latest annual report has revealed.
Halloween 2022
The Kit Kat brand, which is manufactured in the US by Hershey, is bringing a trick-or-treat bowl that never ends to fans this Halloween.
Influencers
The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) has honoured 12 industry leaders who have significantly impacted the confectionery industry during its 51st Candy Hall of Fame induction ceremony, in Tampa, Florida.