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Blommer bans animal tests on ingredients after PETA push

Blommer Chocolate Company, the largest cocoa processor and chocolate ingredient supplier in North America, has announced it has joined a growing list of major chocolate manufacturers, such as Arcor, Barry Callebaut, Ezaki Glico Co, The Hershey Company, Lindt & Sprüngli, Meiji Co, and Ritter Sport to work with PETA to end or never pursue food and beverage tests on animals.

Barry Callebaut announces changes to its executive committee

Barry Callebaut’s board has appointed Masha Vis-Mertens as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Massimo Selmo as Chief Procurement Officer to its executive committee.

Cadbury Dairy Milk packaging set to be made with recycled plastic

Cadbury Dairy Milk owners Mondelēz International has announced the iconic UK chocolate brand's wrappers are to be made with packaging containing up to 30% recycled plastic.

Musim Mas, AAK and Nestlé collaborate on deforestation outside concession areas

Palm oil producer Musim Mas, oil supplier AAK and branded manufacturer Nestlé are collaborating to tackle deforestation outside concession areas in Aceh, Indonesia.