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Mondelēz completes sale of gum business to Perfetti Van Melle Group

Mondelēz International has announced it has completed the sale of its developed-market gum business in the United States, Canada and Europe, excluding Portugal, to Perfetti Van Melle Group.

Alejandra Sarasty, Chief Global B2B Officer, Cordillera Chocolate, (second right) with some of the female cocoa farmers at the launch of the ATENEA programme. Pic: CN

How female cocoa farmers can benefit from the new EU Deforestation Regulations

The Women in Cocoa & Chocolate Network (WINCC) has announced an especially convened online session with Colombia’s Cordillera Chocolate to explore how the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) could provide opportunities for women empowerment...

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Driving indulgence and sustainability in the confectionery market

The confectionery market has transformed post-COVID as consumers seek balance. Explore the world of confectionery, where indulgence now meets health and sustainability.

Young workers plants new cocoa trees on a farm in Ghana, as part of the country's agricultural services consortium. Pic: Kojo Hayford/thecocoapost.com

Ghana reverses years of neglect with new initiative to make its cocoa more attractive and sustainable to a younger generation

The country’s cocoa production sector is under serious threat with climate change, disease, moribund farms, overaged tree stock, an aging farmer population, and an acute labour shortage, just some of the issues affecting productivity … that is why we...

Chocxo innovates at the intersection of indulgence and lower sugar to help consumers balance physical, mental wellness goals

Sugar has emerged as public enemy No. 1 among consumers and FDA is looking for sugar reduction strategies at the behest of the White House – and yet, most Americans still want moments of indulgence with many people justifying them as much-needed support...

Werther's Original taps into caramel

Classic UK confectionery brand Werther's Original has captured this season’s flavour trend with the launch of its Chocolate Covered Caramels, combining the rich, buttery taste of Werther's caramel with the smoothness of milk chocolate.

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A Brazilian court has found 'unlawful' working conditions in Cargill's cocoa supply chain. Pic: Cargill

Cargill accused of child labour practices on Brazilian cocoa farms

Mars raises cost of Galaxy bars while reducing size in another example of ‘shrinkflation’

Deforestation caused by cocoa production in Ghana has remained stable compared to previous years, the CFI reported.

CFI reports progress toward ending deforestation in the cocoa sector

Left to right: Laurent Cremona, Head of Ferrero North America Innovation Center, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Alanna Cotton, President and Chief Business Officer Ferrero North America, Chicago Alderman Bill Conway, Joao Paulo Andorinha, Head of Ferrero North America R&D Lab.

Ferrero invests in Chicago with new confectionery R&D labs

Mars Incorporated has announced a $1bn strategy to cut GHGs from its global supply chain. Pic: Mars Inc

Confectionery giant Mars to invest $1bn to cut greenhouse gases from its supply chain

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Mondelēz completes sale of gum business to Perfetti Van Melle Group

How female cocoa farmers can benefit from the new EU Deforestation Regulations

Driving indulgence and sustainability in the confectionery market

Ghana reverses years of neglect with new initiative to make its cocoa more attractive and sustainable to a younger generation

Chocxo innovates at the intersection of indulgence and lower sugar to help consumers balance physical, mental wellness goals

Werther's Original taps into caramel

The impact of Natasha’s Law – two years on

Support needed ahead of 23 major policy changes to international trade

Consumers' inflation concerns ease, but worries about resuming student loan payments might impact spending habits, 84.51° reports

ofi more than doubles functional dairy ingredients capacity with expanded Malaysia plant and R&D center

The impact of reformulation: producer’s nightmare or brand boost?

Can wine and spirits really move away from glass? 'Today's consumers are extremely open to alternative pack formats'

Consumer awareness of Fairtrade labels grows, as shoppers will pay premium for certified products

Monk Fruit Corp.’s GM discusses sweetener’s rise, how it taps into current consumer trends

Grupo Bimbo issues call out to collaborate with ‘fledgling’ creations already causing a stir

PRONATEC reports a clean bill of health for its organic cocoa beans

Cargill accused of child labour practices on Brazilian cocoa farms

Mars raises cost of Galaxy bars while reducing size in another example of ‘shrinkflation’

‘Not the most practical approach’: Stricter palm oil regulation will have serious food supply and cost implications – RSPO

The flavour trends redefining chocolate indulgence

Cacao guide aims to help producers communicate the quality of their cacao

Cocoa Canopy repackages its beads for the service sector

CFI reports progress toward ending deforestation in the cocoa sector

The emergence of the creatine gummy

Ferrero invests in Chicago with new confectionery R&D labs

Confectionery giant Mars to invest $1bn to cut greenhouse gases from its supply chain

Invent, invest and amplify: The inaugural class of innovators leading the charge with Mondelēz’s tech-forward engagement programme

Nestlé and Cargill partner to turn cocoa shells into low carbon fertiliser

Nestlé to acquire majority stake in Brazil’s premium chocolate company

Hershey, Warner Bros. launch limited edition candies featuring the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

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