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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits

31-Oct-2022

TOP HEADLINES

World Cocoa Foundation pledges to maintain dialogue with Cote dâIvoire and Ghana after Partnership Meeting snub

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) wrapped up a successful Partnership Meeting, despite the absence of the two main producer countries, with new commitments announced on making cocoa supply chains more sustainable and achieving more impact in helping farmers gain a living income.... Read more

Barry Callebaut unleashes â2nd Generation Chocolateâ to herald a cocoa renaissance

After almost 150 years of traditional chocolate craft, Barry Callebaut has announced a major breakthrough for the industry by redesigning the farming, fermentation, and roasting of the cocoa bean to create what it has called the âsecond generation of chocolateâ.... Read more

Ritter Sport launches new Salted Caramel and Orange bars

Ritter Sport has announced it is launching two new 100g flavoured bars in the UK and Ireland this autumn, Ritter Sport Salted Caramel and Ritter Sport Orange, in a bid to take an even bigger chunk of block chocolate sales.... Read more

Three ways to protect livelihoods and landscapes in cocoa

âIâve spent over 20 years working with cocoa communities in West Africa and seen the daily hurdles farmers face'... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Exclusive: The dark side of Halloween â is it an environmental nightmare?

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, 'creating a ton of waste each and every year.... Read more

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Cocoa Sustainability: Selling Ethical Chocolate Online with SDG Impact

MondelÄz on making chocolate fair Cathy Pieters, director of Cocoa Life at MondelÄz International, speaks to Lumina Intelligence Sustainabilityâs âSustainable Food & Drink Podcastâ about learnings from the chocolate maker's sustainability programme and how it is marketing ethical products. Includes a live Q&A. Impact in Cocoa: How...

12-Sep-2019

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Does sustainability drive purchase intent? âIf you donât have delicious and nutritious, you donât get to play at the tableâ

Are we falsely under the impression that sustainability is driving consumer purchasing decisions?... Read more

Scientists detect suicidal ideation via saliva bacteria

The research underscores the power of the oral-gut-brain axis, something the researchers tell us could help inform the development of a probiotic strain for mental health.... Read more

South African campaign highlights the health benefits of incorporating raisins into snacks

Raisins South Africa is punting the benefits of the punchy dried grape, proudly shouting its health benefits and advantages in being incorporated into snacking innovations, while correcting the misconceptions around dried fruit.... Read more

Coca-Cola prioritizes offering more value to consumers: âWe're not chasing the competitors. We're chasing the consumers and the retailers,â says CEO

Still battling a challenging global economic environment, Coca-Cola said it is laser-focused on delivering increased value to its consumers by introducing products at more affordable price points, said chairman and CEO James Quincey on the company's Q3 2022 earnings call.... Read more

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