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Mondelēz confirms latest CoLab businesses for its Snackfutures venture

Mondelēz International has confirmed its latest intake of ten budding businesses utilising its Snackfutures innovation and venture hub devised to back inventive new firms, writes Neill Barston.

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

Focus: Fast rising cocoa business Twenty Degrees Cacao

Seeking out some of the most richly diverse strains of cacao in the world is offering Leo Palmer a hugely rewarding challenge. Having spent several years working in Ecuador, he has gained a wealth of key insights into production processes that are serving him well with the creation of his latest venture. Neill Barston reports

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

Gourmet Brazilian inspired confectionery business aims to impress this Valentine’s Day

Brazilian inspired artisan confectionery business Brigadeiros Gourmet is aiming to grow its presence in the UK with a distinctively South American flavoured Valentine’s Day offering.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products

Descendent of Cadbury founder set to tackle BBC’s Dragons’ Den

The great-great-great grandson of the founder of Cadbury chocolates is set to appear on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den television series in the UK this weekend.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability

Sweets in the City moves up a gear with Lord Alan Sugar

Claiming victory on the Apprentice reality TV show offered a huge boost to Sarah Lynn, owner of Sweets in the City, who is taking her business to new heights. Neill Barston speaks to her ahead of a major product launch this autumn   Gaining the chance to set up in business with one of the […]

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