No more choc shocks? Smart phone app gives green and social ratings
French smart phone app Noteo allows consumers to scan bar codes of chocolate bars and candy in store to assess their social, environmental and health credentials.
Archives for March 14, 2014
Self-regulation on cocoa child trafficking inadequate: NGO points finger at Mondelēz
NGO STOP THE TRAFFIK has accused Mondelēz International of lagging behind its rivals by attempting to self-regulate child trafficking in the cocoa sector.
Lindt shores up ‘most important’ US market with factory expansion
Lindt & Sprüngli has announced plans to double the size of its US headquarters to meet growing consumer demand in the US premium chocolate market, which it says is its biggest and carries the most potential.
Innovation watch: Japanese KitKat you can bake
Nestlé has developed a new mini KitKat that can be eaten as a chocolate bar or bake in the oven for two minutes to become like a crispy cookie.