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US craft confectionery brand Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker extends ranges

US artisan confectionery firm Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, is rolling out a host of new products across its portfolio with an enhanced focus on extending upon its core range of flavours, reports Neill Barston.

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

Läderach continues US expansion with latest retail store openings

Läderach Chocolatier Suisse is set to achieve a total of 40 retail stores in the US within the past two years, as it opens the doors to its two latest sites surrounding Mother’s Day, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability

UK’s Firetree chocolate supported by EU-backed MEIF loan to develop new ranges

Premium UK chocolate brand Firetree has gained a £250,000 MEIF (Midlands Engine Investment Fund) loan to help meet increasing domestic and export demand for its series, reports Neill Barston.

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Olam-backed Twenty Degrees cacao business to explore sustainable global sources

A core target of sourcing sustainable, high grade cacao is the key goal set for Twenty Degrees, a new international business for the sector backed by Olam Cocoa, reports Neill Barston.

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Barry Callebaut begins work on advanced new Ecuador cocoa facility

Barry Callebaut laid the foundation for future growth of the cocoa value chain in Ecuador in a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art, cocoa facility in Durán.

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Guittard Chocolate launches cultivate better cocoa sustainability drive

The US-based Guittard Chocolate Company, has launched its Cultivate Better Cocoa initiative, engaging with farming communities to help protect unique flavour profiles of their crops, reports Neill Barston

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Championing global artisans with the Academy of Chocolate

Since its creation 15 years ago, the UK’s Academy of Chocolate has hailed some of the world’s finest artisan producers. Neill Barston speaks to its founder and Confectionery Production editorial board member Sara Jayne Stanes on challenges facing the sector, plans for the academy’s annual awards and her undimmed love for the industry

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The Fine Chocolate Industry Association launches new trading site to assist businesses

The US-founded Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA) has unveiled “Make Mine Fine”, an online marketplace featuring specialty chocolates from across America and other key global markets to support businesses affected by coronavirus trading restrictions.

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