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Tony’s Chocolonely launches ‘Littl’ Bits’ to make a bigger impact on sustainable cocoa

The Dutch impact company with a mission to make chocolate 100% ‘slave free’ has launched a munchable snack range that it claims ends exploitation in chocolate by ensuring cocoa farmers are paid fairly.

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Mondelēz latest to reap rewards of robust consumer demand with expected growth of +12%

Mondelēz International is the latest chocolate maker to raise its full-year growth forecasts in its Q2 results following on from Hershey and Nestle last week, leveraging strong demand to hike prices and shield their margins from higher cocoa and raw material...

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Taste without sacrifice – how food companies are meeting consumer demands for healthier products

As consumers access to nutritional information improves, they are increasingly aware of the potential impact of sugars on their diets and health. 42% of EMEA consumers are trying to choose healthier products, with reduction of sugars op of mind (Source:...

The palm oil industry in Malaysia is calling for the EU to provide more clarity over how it will define ‘high-risk’ countries under its recently-approved Deforestation Regulation. ©Getty Images

Show us the criteria: Malaysian palm oil sector calls for ‘more transparency’ from EU on Deforestation Regulation amidst high-risk listing debate

The palm oil industry in Malaysia is calling for the European Union (EU) to provide more clarity over how it will define ‘high-risk’ countries under its recently-approved Deforestation Regulation, stressing that current scientific data has already demonstrated...

Not all alt dairy players promote environmental sustainability in the same way, for some simply being free from animal-source foods is enough. Image Source: Ivan Bajic/Getty Images

Is being dairy-free enough? Alt dairy players share differing approaches to sustainability

Alternative dairy products, by their very nature, are more sustainable in one crucial aspect compared to dairy: they cut out the animal from the production process. However, there are other ways to maximise sustainability. How central should sustainability...

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Tony’s Chocolonely launches ‘Littl’ Bits’ to make a bigger impact on sustainable cocoa

Mondelēz latest to reap rewards of robust consumer demand with expected growth of +12%

Taste without sacrifice – how food companies are meeting consumer demands for healthier products

Show us the criteria: Malaysian palm oil sector calls for ‘more transparency’ from EU on Deforestation Regulation amidst high-risk listing debate

Is being dairy-free enough? Alt dairy players share differing approaches to sustainability

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IFT FIRST: Uniting the food system through food science and nutrition

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Miyoko’s Creamery’s CEO search ends, as CPG vet Stuart Kronauge takes the helm

Nestlé’s Income Accelerator Program gives Cote d'Ivoire cocoa farmers added advantage

Hershey raises earnings outlook as consumer demand for confectionery remains resilient

Nestlé improves organic sales outlook after strong first-half results

Lindt warns of further price hikes after posting rise in profits

A good year for GoodSam chocolates

Kai Hummel takes over from Christiaan Prins as Barry Callebaut’s Global Head of Corporate Communications

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Nestle introduces 'breakthrough' sugar reduction technology

Nestlé announces new phase and partners to protect Cote d'Ivoire’s Cavally Forest

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Mondelēz “still committed” to DTC, focuses on basics to drive e-commerce strategy

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Tracking the change: Mondelēz is delivering on bold Snacking Made Right goals

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