Theo Chocolate enters Canada
Bean-to-bar chocolate maker Theo Chocolates has taken its first steps outside of the US by entering retail stores in Canada as demand for ethical products rises in North America.
Archives for November 25, 2013
Obesity may alter our sense of taste, say researchers
Obesity may drive fundamental changes in our perception of sweet tastes by modifying the number of cells that respond to sweet stimuli, according to new research in mice.
Organic chocolate threat: Farmers lack sufficient incentives to grow organic cocoa
The industry needs to think how farmers can be incentivized to grow organic cocoa because premiums do not currently compensate the productivity shortfalls from not using pesticides and fertilizer, according to Tradin Organic’s cocoa director.
DISPATCHES FROM FIE 2013
What’s the occasion for Barry Callebaut’s E-free red?
Barry Callebaut has expanded its E-number free printable colorant range to include red, a move the company hopes will help tap into seasonal opportunities as well as the clean label trend.