New Zealand’s Whittaker’s chocolate assists Ghana cocoa communities with school building projectNew Zealand-based Whittaker’s chocolate confectionery has supported two key bean sourcing cocoa cooperatives in Ghana, through developing much-needed school facilities for the West African communities, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
SweeGen gains approval for its key stevia-based confectionery ingredientUS-based sugar reduction solutions company SweeGen has confirmed that Food Standards Australia, New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed and approved its Bestevia Reb E stevia sweetener as a food additive for use in markets including for gummies and chocolate. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut acquires GKC Foods Australian chocolate confectionery businessThe Swiss-based Barry Callebaut group has made a key acquisition of GKC Foods (Australia), a producer of chocolate, coatings and fillings, serving many consumer chocolate brands across Australia and New Zealand. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability