Archives for April 9, 2015

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Crisis, what crisis? Brazil’s biscuit and industrialized cakes industry reports double-digit growth in 2014

10-Apr-2015

By Vladimir Pekic

Brazil’s biscuit, pasta and industrial cake and bread industry has seen annual sales increase 11.5% to BRL 32.20bn ($10.56bn), up from BRL 28.88bn in 2013, announced the leading trade association in the sector.

Bitter chocolate: Primates wiped out in many Côte d’Ivoire areas – where illegal cocoa farming is on the rise

10-Apr-2015

By Rachel Arthur

Illegal cocoa farming is an increasing threat on primate populations in Côte d’Ivoire’s protected areas, say researchers in the journal Tropical Conservation Science.

Hotel Chocolat withdraws products on allergen fears

10-Apr-2015

By Michael Stones

Posh chocolate manufacturer and retailer Hotel Chocolat has withdrawn its ‘Milk Free Milk’ chocolates due to fears they may contain traces of milk, which were not mentioned on the product label.