Hershey, Trader Joe’s face lawsuits over lead, cadmium 01.06.2023 By Jeff Gelski The legal action follows a Consumer Reports article on dark chocolate.Read More
Confectionery association responds to report of lead in chocolate 12.19.2022 By Jeff Gelski Consumer Reports recommends eating dark chocolate only occasionally.Read More
Higher earnings necessary to address cocoa-growing challenges, report states 12.08.2022 By Michelle Smith 2022 Cocoa Barometer said improvement efforts will fall short without a significant boost in wages. Read More
Barry Callebaut nears halfway point of sustainable ingredients goal 12.02.2022 By Jeff Gelski The company increases subsidies to cocoa farmers due to high fertilizer costs.Read More
Mondelez chocolate labeling case dismissed 11.08.2022 By Sam Danley Lawsuit centers around the use of “cacao” versus “cocoa.” Read More
Barry Callebaut posts strong volume gains in 2021-22 11.03.2022 By Lisa Berry Swiss chocolate maker rebounding from Q4 Salmonella shutdown.Read More
New Barry Callebaut chocolate has more cocoa, less sugar 10.28.2022 By Jeff Gelski The process involves precise cultivation, fermentation and roasting.Read More
Mondelez adds $600 million to cocoa sustainability program 10.26.2022 By Jeff Gelski The goal is to reach 300,000 farmers by 2030.Read More
Niche Cocoa to expand in the United States 10.11.2022 By Crystal Futrell Ghana-based company to lease a facility in Wisconsin.Read More
Barry Callebaut breaks ground on new factory in Canada 09.30.2022 By Jeff Gelski The facility will focus on specialty chocolate products.Read More