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The ICCO said it is expecting record cocoa global production for the 2020-21 year. Pic: ConfectioneryNews

Below average rains in Cote d’Ivoire should not affect main cocoa crop, say farmers

Record global production resulting in a supply excess of 230,000 tonnes anticipated for the 2020-21 cocoa year, says ICCO in its latest update.

Price hike in raw materials causes headache for German confectionery

A significant increase in the price of raw materials, combined with the costs of energy, logistics and packaging materials are causing problems for Germany’s confectionery industry.

India’s cocoa farmers to receive extra help with post-harvest services

Kocoatrait, India's first zero waste, inclusive and sustainable bean to bar chocolate company, has announced a new initiative to help farmers with their cocoa post-harvesting tasks.

DouxMatok inks first commercial partnership outside of Israel for Incredo Sugar

DouxMatok has partnered with Italian ingredients company Hi-Food to commercialise its sugar-reduction offering Incredo Sugar. FoodNavigator hears from the start-up’s CEO and CTO to learn more about its B2B strategy.