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Chocxo expands US rollout of better-for-you dark chocolate lemon cups series
US-founded premium better-for-you brand Chocxo has confirmed an expanded rollout for its fastest-selling product ever, Dark Chocolate Lemon Crème Cups, designed as a key summer indulgence, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Probat Group strikes major deal to acquire Royal Duyvis Wiener
Probat has confirmed a major industry acquisition in buying Netherlands-based equipment business Royal Duyvis Wiener, as it moves to expand its specialisms in cocoa and chocolate processing, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Japanese Barry Callebaut teams mark tenth anniversary of chocolate production
Barry Callebaut teams in Japan have been celebrating a significant decade milestone of chocolate production from its Takasaki site, which has seen the company’s presence in the region continue to expand, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Lakrids by Bülow liquorice makes major move developing London stores
A major expansion move by Danish-founded luxury liquorice brand Lakrids by Bülow in delivering its first two permanent UK stores in London, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chantal Coady OBE makes major return to Rococo and Prestat as creative director
Confectionery Production board member, Chantal Coady OBE, has been named as creative director and brand ambassador at Prestat and Rococo luxury chocolate brands.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Chocxo confectionery growth drive with recently appointed president
Chocxo, the North American-based low sugar, organic and Keto diet-friendly chocolate business has been continuing to make an impact with its brand within the region, as editor Neill Barston discovers, with an exclusive QandA with its president Peter Higgins.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Multi-million backing set to enable Love Cocoa’s first retail store
A key investment of £4.25 million for UK confectionery group Love Cocoa is set to enable the development of its first retail store and expand its management team to grow the business to the next level, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
WNWN Food Labs set for major ‘alt choc’ production expansion after initial success
Fresh from claiming a World Confectionery Award for product innovation at our World Confectionery Conference, ‘alt choc’ company WNWN Food Labs is set to expand its UK production facilities, writes Neill Barston.
Ferrero breaks ground on multi-million US Kinder Bueno production facilities
Plans for a key $214 million expansion of Ferrero North America’s Kinder Bueno production facility in Bloomington, Illinois, have taken a key step forward as the business broke ground on the major project, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut increases global sales, despite dip in annual profits
Barry Callebaut has reported improved sales revenues of CHF 8.1 billion for the year, up 14.6%, with general growth across its international operations, despite a downturn in profits amid notable global challenges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Behind the scenes: Lakrids by Bülow liquorice expansion plans
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Johan Bülow, founder of Lakrids by Bülow, on the Danish liquorice company’s rise over the past 15 years and plans for expanding with online sales and new store locations around the world.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Exclusive: Lakrids by Bülow continues global expansion plans for liquorice lines
While liquorice may not be universally popular, one business, Lakrids by Bülow, is aiming to change that with its distinctive premium Danish brand making global waves with expanded retail lines and store creation plans, as Neill Barston discovers speaking to its founder.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Läderach continues expansion entering the vegan chocolate market
Premium chocolate brand Läderach Chocolatier Suisse has made a key move in expanding its portfolio to include a series of vegan chocolate offerings, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
GoodSam Foods unveils several major appointments amid company expansion
Healthier snacks brand GoodSam Foods has confirmed several key appointments at director level including Sara Galeano (main image) responsible for sustainability, Kari Janapareddi within sales, and Ryan Siwinski within its US operations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability