Cleveland — Reaffirming chocolate’s near universal appeal, a new survey from Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate finds most Americans indulge in a chocolate-flavored treat every day. Viewed as a reward, mood lifter, energy booster and the secret to surviving a tough…
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RED Chocolate Changes Its Recipe
Exton, PA — Chocolette Confectionery is updating the formulations for its RED Chocolate no sugar added recipes. The company says the updated no added sugar, reduced calories and less fat product has an improved taste and nutritional content. With the…
Chocolate Bars Feature Nostalgic Flavors
Sugar Plum Chocolates is debuting a line of chocolate bars in nostalgia-inspiring flavors. The line features Fruity Flakes white fudge with crushed Fruity Pebble cereal, Pancakes & Syrup with maple-flavored milk chocolate, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Milk & Cookies and…
FDA Research: Allergen Controls in Chocolate Manufacturing
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Dr. Bronner’s Debuts Dark Chocolate Bars
Dr. Bronner’s is introducing a line of organic, fair trade and vegan chocolate. The 70% dark chocolate bars are made from cocoa beans grown using regenerative organic practices and sweetened with lower-glycemic coconut sugar. Dr. Bronner’s Magic All-One Chocolate is…
Keebler, Girl Scouts Team For Ice Cream Cones Dipped In Thin Mints-Flavored Chocolate
Ferrara Candy Co., Inc.’s Keebler brand has partnered up with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to introduce Keebler’s first-ever flavored fudge-dipped ice cream cones — Keebler Girl Scout Thin Mints Dipped Cones. The cones feature custom dark chocolate and the…
Pandemic-Inspired Behaviors Help Push U.S. Chocolate Market Past $27 Billion
Rockville MD — With sales growth of 12 percent, Packaged Facts says chocolates sales climbed to $27 billion in the U.S. in 2020. The research firm notes COVID-19 impacts on the U.S. chocolate industry were affected by trends for both…
Cargill Expands Gourmet Chocolate Options With Leman Decoration Acquisition
Schiphol, Netherlands — Cargill, Inc. has acquired Leman Decoration Group, a supplier of cake decorations to the artisanal, foodservice, small industrial and home-baking segments. The company says this significantly broadens its offerings in the decorations space, enabling its cocoa and…
Dove Chocolate’s ‘Mother’s Night’ Gives Moms Free Movie Night
Newark, NJ — Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC’s Dove Chocolate brand is celebrating moms this May with a designated time to reconnect with close friends. The brand is offering private, social distancing-friendly movie theater rental experiences across the country. “Staying connected with…
Theo Chocolate Expands Into Cookie Bites
Theo Chocolate debuts Cookie Bites in Double Chocolate, Snickerdoodle and Mint Chocolate varieties. The product is certified organic and made with fair trade chocolate. According to the company, Double Chocolate Cookie Bites start with a crunchy chocolate cookie center with…
Chocolate Ruled In 2020 Confectionery Sales Performance
Cleveland — Everything changed in 2020 with many more meals eaten at home, fewer grocery trips and larger baskets. That had a profound impact on the confectionery industry, which relies on both planned and unplanned purchases in food and nonfood…
