Hershey extends key chocolate supply deal with Barry Callebaut for its US marketsThe US-based Hershey Company has committed to renewing its longstanding chocolate supply partnership with Barry Callebaut for its American markets, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spotlight: Barry Callebaut releases global chocolate trends reports for 2021Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has revealed some of the key chocolate trends that it believes will be making their mark throughout 2021, as the world continues to grapple with challenging conditions, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Lindt & Sprüngli teams up with Koa for chocolate sweetened with cocoa pulpPremium confectionery brand Lindt & Sprüngli has claimed an industry breakthrough with a partnership for what is believed to be the first chocolate bar series sweetened with dried cocoa pulp, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Godiva set to close US stores in response to the coronavirus pandemicPremium chocolate business Godiva is reportedly is set to close all 128 of its US stores by the end of March, which has been attributed to ‘waning demand’ for physical retail amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate
Feature: Fine Chocolate Industry Association flies the flag for premium artisan rangesAs executive director of the US-based Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA), Bill Guyton has gained a huge amount of industry experience. Editor Neill Barston quizzes him on the how his association has dealt with the pandemic and its hopes for 2021 Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
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
