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Archives for January 2, 2019

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Cadbury descendant turns down Dragons' investment

Investment

Cadbury descendant turns down Dragons' investment

02-Jan-2019
By Anthony Myers

Premium chocolate start-up Love Cocoa secures investment only to walk away from deal afterwards.

Dry weather in Côte d'Ivoire boosts cocoa prices

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Dry weather in Côte d'Ivoire boosts cocoa prices

02-Jan-2019
By Anthony Myers

Recent, improved conditions in West Africa has boosted speculative buying of crops, sending cocoa up 30% at the end of year.

Ferrero announces plans to relaunch Butterfinger bar in February

Candy

Ferrero announces plans to relaunch Butterfinger bar in February

02-Jan-2019
By Anthony Myers

Italian confectioner kicks off 2019 with a healthier bar, focussing on quality ingredients, after buying the candy brand from Nestlé last year.

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