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Are we heading for a shortage of cocoa?

Heavier-than-usual rainfall during the past three to six months in the main cocoa-producing countries of West Africa - Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, and Cameroon could impact the chocolate industry due to a shortage of its main ingredient, according to Everstream Analytics, which risk scores and provides predictive supply chain insights for various companies and commodities.

Oh! Oh! Oh! Is there a right way to eat a candy cane?

There’s no more evident sign that the winter holidays are here than the emergence of candy canes on store shelves in the US – but what is the “right” way to eat them? It’s a fun question that always gets American consumers in a twist, so here goes …

Baked goods are, without a doubt, sexy, indulgent and exciting, but there's no reason they can't be good for our health and wellbeing, too. Pic: GettyImages/Tverdohlib

Far from risking the inherent indulgence of baked goods, Puratos believes health is at the heart of consumer trends for 2024

From the launch of the first branded health-focused bread in the 1920s to the development of a fibre-packed sourdough ingredient in 2021, Puratos has been at the forefront of the health trend. It’s part of the company’s DNA.

Hailed as Warwick’s Willy Wonka, the Professor Alan Chalmers' approach takes food samples for analysis to then accurately simulate their authentic flavour by extracting its tastes, aromas and mouthfeel. GettyImages/emptyclouds

Recreating Willy Wonka flavours with food science: 'In principle, we could simulate any flavour'

Food and flavours collide with the film world and a fictional favourite as a University of Warwick professor explores the most famous creations of chocolate idol Willy Wonka ahead of its reimagined release premiering in December 2023.

Rainforest Alliance's cocoa certification programme is part its strategy to drive sustainability at scale. Pic Rainforest Alliance

Rainforest Alliance urges COP28 to increase investment in nature-based solutions

To mark the opening of COP28, the UN Climate Conference (30 November to Tues 12 December 2023), held this year in Dubai, the Rainforest Alliance, calls for substantial funding increase from governments, financial institutions, and private sector in support...

Barry Callebaut introduces new farmer practices in West Africa to improve income. Pic: Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut sharpens its strategy and claims strong progress on cocoa sustainability with release of latest report

Barry Callebaut, the world’s largest supplier of cocoa and chocolate, says it ‘remains steadfast in its advocacy of policies to make sustainable chocolate the norm as it releases its seventh Forever Chocolate progress report (covering fiscal year 2022-23).

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Vegan chocolate brand NOMO wins big at Grocer and Free From Food Awards

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at The White House. Pic: White House

NCA gives First Lady a helping hand with Christmas candy at The White House

The Mars campaign is showcasing creative ways to leave a lighter environmental footprint in advertising. Pic: Mars

Mars reuses old iconic adverts to raise consumer awareness of climate action

Nestlé's former factory at Fawdon, in north east England. Pic: Nestlé

Bakery company buys former Nestlé factory in Fawdon

Sacks of cocoa beans destined for the EU are ready to be loaded in Cote d'ivoire. Pic: Barry Callebaut

Tonnes of cocoa in EU warehouses face being destroyed because of red tape regarding new deforestation law

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Are we heading for a shortage of cocoa?

Oh! Oh! Oh! Is there a right way to eat a candy cane?

Far from risking the inherent indulgence of baked goods, Puratos believes health is at the heart of consumer trends for 2024

Recreating Willy Wonka flavours with food science: 'In principle, we could simulate any flavour'

Rainforest Alliance urges COP28 to increase investment in nature-based solutions

Barry Callebaut sharpens its strategy and claims strong progress on cocoa sustainability with release of latest report

Oterra, Ecoflora ‘complete the full spectrum of natural colors’ with FDA approval of Jagua Blue

FDA, USDA, EPA propose food waste reduction strategies, seek input for improvements

F&B trends emerging from FiE

One year into England’s HFSS regulations: ‘Too many unhealthy food and drink products remain highly visible both instore and online’

Chewable beetroot supplement may boost cognition, memory: Human data

British Sugar boss on responsible consumption, sustainability and innovation

Vegan chocolate brand NOMO wins big at Grocer and Free From Food Awards

NCA gives First Lady a helping hand with Christmas candy at The White House

How newstalgia blends comfort and novelty in the snack category

How the cookie doesn’t crumble: Biobake promises to improve shelf-life and reduce food waste in bakery snacks

Mars reuses old iconic adverts to raise consumer awareness of climate action

How Mars is rethinking reformulation on its path to net zero

KIND embraces ‘AND’ philosophy for snacking innovation to balance health, taste, convenience & sustainability

Tonnes of cocoa in EU warehouses face being destroyed because of red tape regarding new deforestation law

Fine Chocolate Industry Association launches new membership plans to attract international professionals - LISTEN

Mondelēz records strong Q3 results and commits to scaling up Cocoa Life programme

Can third-party certification protect against greenwashing allegations? Maybe, maybe not

Cocoa Runners to host London’s Christmas Craft Chocolate Fair

Bakery company buys former Nestlé factory in Fawdon

Mars buys luxury UK chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat in shock deal

Branded still better? Mondelez plays down private label threat citing ‘strong’ consumer confidence in Asia and Middle East

UK choc lovers hit with triple whammy as Caramac, Milkyway Crispy Rolls and Animal bars discontinued

Cargill Worksop workers vote to strike

‘Buying deforestation-free should not be a choice’: Ferrero ‘well placed’ to comply with EUDR, but sector challenges remain

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