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The great debate of the Italian chocolate job
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (357+ words) KitKat has created a sector first with an F1 shaped choc treat marking its collaboration with the motorsports. world. pic: Nestle One of the biggest unexpected breaking stories of the past week has come courtesy of Nestl, with the heist of…...
Rainforest Alliance calls on confectionery sector to drive greater farmer income
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (664+ words) Against a backdrop of crisis-hit cocoa markets, the Rainforest Alliance has called on chocolate manufacturers, traders, as well as the retail sector, to help enable greater farmer income, reports Neill Barston. "As the non-governmental organisation noted, as prices for the…...
Ecuadorian and UK cacao firm, Pachakuti, reports online success
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (509+ words) A fast-rising cocoa business, Pachakuti Cacao, has reported strong interest in its Ecuador-sourced premium ranges that have expanded from a wholesale business into wider retailing, writes Neill Barston. The firm, based in the North West of England, as well as…...
Sector plaudits for ofi, as major cocoa supply chain crisis continues
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (504+ words) cocoa farmers in West Africa stand to benefit from ofi's approach to delivering a living income. Pic: ofi Global ingredients group ofi is in celebratory mood after gaining industry recognition for its policies designed to address farmer earning gaps by…...
Cameroon cocoa market hit amid pricing instability and crop disease
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (332+ words) A fresh report for cocoa in Cameroon has shown crop values have been negatively impacted by a combination of key factors including global price volatility, as well as disease impacting yields, writes Neill Barston. The latest regional study, courtesy of…...
World Confectionery Conference early bird offer and call for awards entries
1+ week, 2+ day ago (470+ words) World Confectionery Conference Brussels - 12 September 2024 Early bird rates for our 2026 edition of the World Confectionery Conference are very much open, as the event makes a move to a new venue, The View, in London, this September. As we speak, plans…...
Tony's Chocolonely's pop-up hotel set to host 'World's Sweetest people"
1+ week, 2+ day ago (334+ words) Tony's Chocolonely has linked up with The Social Hub in Amsterdam, for its chocolate hotel room pop-up. Pic: Tony's A unique project featuring an Amsterdam hotel suite adorned with over 2,000 chocolate bars from Tony's Chocolonely is set to open its…...
Mars delivers striking Easter product campaigns and promotions
1+ week, 3+ day ago (565+ words) Pic: M&M's Bunny product range is just one of its key launches this Easter. Pic: Mars A series of engagements from Mars Wrigley has continued in the build-up to key Easter markets, including several core launches and its striking…...
Serving up alternative Easter treats, Popcorn Shed style
1+ week, 3+ day ago (314+ words) British snacking business Popcorn Shed has unveiled its latest Easter treats that offer a key alternative to classic chocolate offerings, writes Neill Barston. As the business noted, its Spring collection has been developed under a banner of delivering a joyful,…...
Ferrara's Black Forest brand celebrates going fully organic
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (230+ words) US-based confectionery brand, Black Forest, part of the Ferrara group, has confirmed its entire everyday gummy candy lineup is now USDA Certified Organic. Its gummy portfolio, now available nationwide, marks the brand's biggest step yet by offering health-conscious consumers a…...