Chicago — Blommer Chocolate Co. is partnering with One Tree Planted, a global reforestation nonprofit, to plant one tree for every 2,000 pounds of milk chocolate it sells. The tree planting initiative is in addition to Blommer’s commitment to protect…
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…
ChocoX
SPONSORED CONTENT Bühler’s new ChocoX can lower your operational costs and transform your production process by making it more flexible, agile, and hygienic. ChocoX’s design is completely modular, every function of the line is placed in an independent module built…
Ritz Brand Celebrates Foster Parents With New Campaign
East Hanover, NJ — Mondelēz International, Inc.’s Ritz carcker brand is collaborating with the National Foster Parent Association to recognize foster moms and dads through a campaign titled “Foster Welcome” this Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. The company says the…
Nestlé Reports On Deforestation, Sustainably Sourced Cocoa Progress
Vevey, Switzerland — Nestlé S.A. reports progress in its commitment to source 100 percent of its cocoa sustainably under the Nestlé Cocoa Plan by 2025 with efforts to end deforestation in its cocoa supply chain and ensure regenerative supply chains for forests and…
Experience How Sweet Allergy Free Can Be
SPONSORED CONTENT Food Allergy Awareness Month is here! The month of May is dedicated to education and raising awareness of common and uncommon food allergies. According to FARE, the largest private funder of food allergy research, advocacy and education, 1…
Candy Is A Top Choice For Dollar Store Shoppers
Cleveland — More than 50 percent of consumers say they purchase candy when shopping at dollar stores. According to a recent survey by Static Media’s Mashed.com, 55.62 percent of respondents chose candy from among a list that included such products…
Hippeas Donates $25k To Whole Foods’ Whole Kids Foundation
New York — Green Pack Snacks, Inc.’s Hippeas brand is donating $25,000 in 2021 to Whole Kids Foundation, a nonprofit founded by Whole Foods Market IP L.P. The company’s contributions is affiliated with the organization’s Young Entrepreneurs program, with a portion awarded to Roots for…
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…
CAPOL Launches Website For Natural Coloring Solutions
Elmshorn, Germany — CAPOL Group says its new website provides a unique customer experience for its patented natural colors product range. It includes a new brand design for its natural pigments line marketed under the Vivapigments trademark. “By launching a dedicated…
