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FanFood lets consumers order concessions from their seat, with real-time order tracking akin to rideshare platforms like Uber and Lyft. Pic: Getty Images/TK 1993

Mars Wrigley and FanFood test confectionery sales through tech

The confectioner tested FanFood’s mobile ordering platform at a Major League Baseball subsidiary team in July and August – and doubled sales.

Mars launches its vegan Galaxy chocolate bars in UK

Mars Wrigley UK is set to launch a vegan range of its popular Galaxy chocolate bars today (November 18) in select stores and online via Amazon, costing £3 ($3.89) for a 100g bar, double the price of the regular Galaxy.

Ferrero creates Hotella Nutella for one January weekend

After opening a Nutella Café in New York and Chicago, Ferrero offers fans of the hazelnut chocolate spread to live the Nutella life in California’s wine country with culinary pros.

Cocoa price as a soft commodity depends on UK General Election and Brexit impact

Cocoa can move higher, says analyst Andy Hecht, who remains ‘bullish’ on price of cocoa.

CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS: Philipp Kauffmann

Philipp Kauffmann is founder/chief grower of Original Beans, an award-winning chocolate and conservation company and comes from a family of recognized nature explorers and nature conservationists. In 2008, he gave up his job at the United Nations in New...