Fine Chocolate Industry Association

Feature: Fine Chocolate Industry Association flies the flag for premium artisan ranges

As executive director of the US-based Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA), Bill Guyton has gained a huge amount of industry experience. Editor Neill Barston quizzes him on the how his association has dealt with the pandemic and its hopes for 2021

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

Savvy internet retailers reveal growth in online sales amid pandemic market conditions

There is no getting away from the fact that internet retailing across a number of food market segments, including confectionery, has shown a notable upturn during the past financial quarter.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability

World confectionery bodies and companies join together supporting cocoa communities affected by coronavirus

A total of 30 companies and organisations including global confectionery groups have joined together to donate $835,000 for cocoa farmers during the coronavirus pandemic through supporting government emergency plans in West Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability

The Fine Chocolate Industry Association launches new trading site to assist businesses

The US-founded Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA) has unveiled “Make Mine Fine”, an online marketplace featuring specialty chocolates from across America and other key global markets to support businesses affected by coronavirus trading restrictions.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability