Appointments
Cargill’s Poelma elected as new ECA chairman
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has announced Cargill president of Cocoa & Chocolate, Harold Poelma, as the new chairman of the Association for the next two years, effective immediately.
Archives for May 28, 2020
Mergers & acquisitions
Barry Callebaut expands its reach in Australia and NZ with GKC Foods takeover
Acquisition establishes Barry Callebaut’s direct presence and manufacturing capacity in Australia to cater for the Australian and New Zealand markets.
Pan-Atlantic sugar-free startup to bolster US growth with $3m round of funding
Better-for-you Icelandic brand Good Good – which produces no sugar added products, including keto and diabetic-friendly snacks, spreads and stevia drops – has closed a Series A round of investment.
Sustainability
Hershey expands its Cocoa For Good program to offer more transparency in supply chain
Chocolate giant commits to 100% visibility of high-risk cocoa sourced from West Africa by 2025.