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Resilient South African raisin crops destined for core UK and European markets

A new report from the South African raisin market has indicated that suppliers are set to deliver high-volume, quality export crop this Spring, including for use within confectionery as natural inclusions for chocolate, writes Neill Barston.

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

California Almond crops projected to be down amid tough seasonal weather

Studies from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service have evaluated that the 2019 crop of Californian almonds, which are widely used in confectionery, will be 2.20 billion pounds, down 3.5% from the 2018 crop production of 2.28 billion pounds.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

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