News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
Social media
From Hotel Chocolat’s ambitious expansion plans to MIA’s Brett Beach in conversation, here we reveal the top five stories trending across our social media channels this week.
ECMA Congress 2018
Digital printing is growing and converters need more sophisticated technology to differentiate themselves and add value to brands, according to HP.
Investment
Aunt Sandra has invested over £300,000 ($396k) in purchasing and renovating a new purpose-built production facility and shop, occupying five previously abandoned business units on the Castlereagh Road in Belfast, UK.
Business news
Reuters say that sources close to the company claim process expected to start in weeks, a day after rival Hotel Chocolat announced plans to move into Japan.
Olam International has a “considerable” presence in Africa as the world’s leading originator of cocoa beans and a globally leading cocoa processor. Andrew Brooks, Olam Cocoa’s head of sustainability for Africa, speaks to us about how the group leverages...
Sustainability
As part of the ‘Joy Ambassadors’ skills-exchange program, company to send 15 representatives to gain a deeper understanding of cocoa supply chain.