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Cobden and Brown launched 100% cacao chocolate, and it's ready to expand its business to the Republic of Ireland.

Cobden and Brown eyes expansion after 100% cocoa bar launch

By Douglas Yu

Northern Irish chocolatier Cobden and Brown has plans to enter southern neighbor the Republic of Ireland after recently introducing a 100% cocoa bar, according to the company’s founder and CEO, Caroline McArdle.

From Britain to the world: Spun Candy

Spun Candy experiences the sweet life on international ground

By Michelle Yeomans

Spun Candy founder, James Ellender cannot be accused of resting on his laurels since achieving success with his British experiential confectionery concept in the UK. Here, we speak to the ambitious entrepreneur about his aggressive pursuance of the sweet...

Lindt aims to be the world's leading retailer of premium chocolate by 2020.

Lindt seeks travel retail boost with Bijoux praline launch

By Douglas Yu

Lindt is to launch Swiss Masterpieces Bijoux Collection at the Tax Free World Association World Exhibition & Conference (TFWA) in Cannes, France this October, as it aims to bump up sales in its travel retail segment.

Bean to bar not always the best approach for chocolate startups, says Frederic Loraschi

Industry Voices - top tips for startups from a master chocolatier

Bean to bar chocolate makers often stuck with cocoa ‘leftovers’

By Oliver Nieburg

The bean to bar chocolate market is abound with below-par products as small companies are often left with cocoa unwanted by the major suppliers, says master chocolatier Frederic Loraschi.

Year-round range to reduce Russel Stover's dependence on Christmas, Easter and Valentine's Day, says Lindt

Lindt repositions Russell Stover as everyday brand

By Oliver Nieburg

Lindt’s Russell Stover Every Day range has gained listings at major supermarkets such as Walmart since its April release in the US as the brand reduces reliance on key seasons.