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90% of Americans say they plan to share or gift chocolate and candy during the winter holiday season, says the NCA: Pic: GettyImages

Candy canes and foil-wrapped chocolates: It must be Christmas and NCA has got it covered

National Confectioners Association’s digital resource provides chocolate and candy consumers with latest information, options and support for the holiday season.

Cargill announces massive investment in expansion and sustainability programs in its West Africa cocoa business

Cargill says it is investing over $113m to expand its cocoa processing sites in Yopougon, Côte d'Ivoire, and Tema, Ghana – while increasing its ‘Cocoa Promise’ in the two countries.

EAFA sees increase in chocolate Santa’s wrapped in aluminium foil

More than 156 million Santas were wrapped in aluminium foil packaging across Europe last year, while, in Germany, more than 151 million versions of the jolly white-bearded man were sold – an increase of 4% from the year before.

Yowie ‘cracks the code’ to deliver its flagship collectibles through Amazon Prime

Eco-friendly, surprise-inside experience chocolate and gummy treats available 365 days a year, thanks to deal with online retail giant.

Kantar: Brand loyalty is lowest among 16-24 year-olds

Consumers want brands to act as a force for positive change, but most feel efforts being made to protect the environment are ‘too little, too late’, says Kantar.