European Commission approves cocoa flavanol health claim 09.04.2013 By Jeff Gelski Customers of Barry Callebaut who use the company’s Acticoa products may apply the claim on products and packaging in E.U. countries.Read More
Barry Callebaut opens cocoa facility in Indonesia 09.03.2013 By Eric Schroeder New $33 million facility is part of joint venture with P.T. Comextra Majora.Read More
New cocoa powder has 0.5% fat content 08.22.2013 By Jeff Gelski May be used to formulate lower calorie products with lower saturated fat content.Read More
Lindt & Sprungli propelled by sweet success in North America 08.20.2013 By Eric Schroeder Swiss chocolate maker posts North American sales growth of nearly 13% in first half of 2013.Read More
Cocoa market regaining some of its sweetness 08.02.2013 By Ron Sterk Powder prices remain soft as demand continues to recoverRead More
Blommer Chocolate adds to commodity team 08.02.2013 By Eric Schroeder Company says Weidner has strong commodities and strategic sourcing background.Read More
Cocoa bean grindings up globally 07.22.2013 By Laura Lloyd Second quarter grind increases in 2% in Asia, 6% in Europe, 12% in North America.Read More
Hershey expanding Learn to Grow program to Nigeria 07.16.2013 By Eric Schroeder Initiative to train farmers on growing certified cocoa originated in Ghana in 2012.Read More
Nine-month sales volumes soar at cocoa products maker 07.05.2013 By Eric Schroeder But revenues slip 0.5% at Barry Callebaut.Read More
Barry Callebaut closes acquisition of Petra’s cocoa business 07.01.2013 By Jeff Gelski Estimated annual sales volume will jump to 1.6 million tonnesRead More