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One-on-One with Jason Harty, chief marketing officer for Theo Chocolate

Seattle-based company undergoes rebranding to offer simple, authentic chocolate experience.

Alyse Thompson

October 7, 2019

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Jason Harty, Theo’s chief marketing officer, recently spoke with Candy Industry about the thought process behind the brand’s latest redesign, as well as the importance of supporting cocoa farmers.

Cao Chocolates born out of love between high-school sweethearts

Ricardo Trillos and Anelith Ortega founded Cao Chocolates in Miami in 2009.

July 20, 2018

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High-school sweethearts and native Venezuelans Ricardo Trillos and Anelith Ortega love chocolate just as much as the love each other.

Cube Gift Boxes with Fair Trade Certifi ed Cocoa and Cane Sugar

Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Co., St. Louis

Valerie King

April 10, 2014

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The CUBE line of gift boxes is a collection of America's favorite flavors made with Fair Trade Certified cocoa and cane sugar.

Alto Eco Truffles

Alto Eco, San Francisco, Calif.

Crystal Lindell

November 6, 2013

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These truffles are a bold and innovative addition to the popular Alter Eco organic, Fair Trade chocolate bars.

Theo Chocolate and Ben Affleck in the Congo

Ben Affleck, Theo Chocolate launch Congo chocolate line

Theo CEO Joe Whinney talks partnership with actor/director, helping to create change in the Congo while producing excellent chocolate.

Crystal Lindell

March 13, 2013

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“I was really impressed with [Affleck's] passion for creating change there,” Whinney recalls. “I thought it was a great opportunity. So, in about 18 months, we went from my first visit to actually being able to export my first container of cocoa from there.”

On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

It’s clear that the global candy industry is rapidly changing and keeping up with those trends will require both historical context and an eye toward innovation.

Items Tagged with 'fair trade chocolate'

ARTICLES

One-on-One with Jason Harty, chief marketing officer for Theo Chocolate

Cao Chocolates born out of love between high-school sweethearts

Cube Gift Boxes with Fair Trade Certifi ed Cocoa and Cane Sugar

Alto Eco Truffles

Ben Affleck, Theo Chocolate launch Congo chocolate line

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