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Baron Premium Chocolate collection

Baron Chocolatier, Inc., Vernon Hills, Ill.

December 7, 2016

Baron Chocolatier, Inc. has launched several new flavors in its premium chocolate collection. The latest products include a range of fruity and nutty flavors, as well as crunchy and creamy textures.

Universal's Toothsome Chocolate Emporium to open Sept. 22

The 19th-century Steampunk-themed restaurant will offer an expansive menu.

Abigail Watt

September 15, 2016

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The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is Universal Orlando Resort's newest full-service restaurant, officially opening for dinner in Universal CityWalk at 4 p.m. on Sept. 22, says Universal's official blog.

Chocolate trends: Popular flavors, growing claims and reconnecting with adults

FONA's Trends Team releases its chocolate confectionery report based on data gathered between Jan. 2012 and Dec. 2015.

Abigail Watt

March 16, 2016

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The reports are in. FONA's Trend Team has released a detailed overview on chocolate confectionery trends based on data accumulated between Jan. 2012 and Dec. 2015.

Chocolate: What’s on the horizon?

As Barry Callebaut’s Peter Boone explains, when it comes to chocolate, “It’s all about taste.”

Bernie Pacyniak

May 22, 2015

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To satisfy all, it’s important to understand cocoa science and structure.

Insects as the Food of the Future

Could eating bugs ever go mainstream?

Crystal Lindell

August 15, 2014

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The next big thing could be bugs.

Chocolate Bar Trends: Candymakers continue to raise the "bar."

Consumers look for innovation from both mainstream and premium chocolate makers.

Crystal Lindell

August 13, 2014

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These days you can grab a chocolate bar with almost anything inside. In the past year companies have introduced flavors ranging from marshmallows to ginger to hemp seeds.

Chocolate Products: Consumers, customers setting the ‘bar’ higher

Be it health benefits, sourcing, flavor intensity or value, chocolate lovers and manufacturers are letting suppliers know that “run-of-the-mill’ won’t pass muster, much less run through a cash register anymore.

Bernie Pacyniak

May 23, 2014

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"Consumers today are more fractured. What this means is there are many groups with very specific preferences. There is no average shopper," says Rose Potts, of The Blommer Co.

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Study: UK consumers more likely to indulge in chocolate than anything else

Premium chocolate beats out coffee, alcohol and ice cream as a go-to indulgence in new Canadean Consumer study.

Valerie King

March 12, 2014

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Shoppers are most likely to trade-up on chocolate when it comes to buying indulgent groceries.

Barry Callebaut opens its first Turkish chocolate factory

New $17-million plant to produce 14,000 tons of chocolate annually

October 2, 2013

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As part of its continued expansion and investment in high-growth chocolate markets, Barry Callebaut, today officially opened its first chocolate factory in Turkey.

Lindt USA, Chef Curtis Stone kick off ‘Taste The Difference’ campaign

Educational effort will coincide with two-million coupon promotion

September 18, 2013

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Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprungli USA has tapped celebrity chef Curtis Stone to help kick off its "Taste the Difference" campaign, a program aimed at educating consumers about the importance of innovation, quality ingredients and expert craftsmanship.

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