South America’s confectionery market battles the economic storm of coronavirusThe South American confectionery market is one which has enjoyed a strong international reputation, yet as Neill Barston discovers, this year’s coronavirus pandemic has affected the region notably, as it has with other territories around the world Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
To’ak Chocolate behind the scenes interviewBusiness news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Building a modern business from ancient cacao traditions, the To’ak Chocolate wayOver the past five years, Ecuador-based To’ak Chocolate has successfully served up some of the rarest and costliest cacao in the world. Neill Barston speaks to company CEO James Le Compte on navigating the pandemic and prospects for its future development Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocoa attracts some of the world’s most skilled artisans and innovative businessesThe key annual Chocoa festival in Amsterdam once again successfully highlighted some of the major new releases from around the world. Neill Barston reflects back on an event that was one of the last shows to be held since major lockdown moves were put in place by governments around the world over the past two months Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability