News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
Scientists are analysing cocoa’s chemical ‘fingerprint’ to determine in which country it was produced. In the future, the technology could have the potential to confirm chocolate label claims, say researchers.
Financial results
KitKat maker posted a strong performance in 2019, with real internal growth coming in at 2.9%, marking its highest rise in almost six years.
Coronavirus
Brand’s 1 for Change impact fund donates to Money for Madagascar to help cocoa farmers tackle the coronavirus.
In brief
While the nation remains in lockdown British premium brand Firetree will use Zoom for a live and interactive chocolate tasting and discovery event to share its passion and knowledge of rare cocoa beans, remote single estate locations, and its sourcing...
In brief
Luxury chocolatier Pierre Marcolini Maison has launched a ‘New Moon Celebration’ collection to mark the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with a range of new flavours inspired by the sweet aromas of the Middle East.