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Compound coatings offer more options, cleaner labels

Ingredient suppliers work with customers to deliver compound coatings with added benefits.

October 8, 2018

The versatility of compound coatings is enormous, allowing for the creation of everything from chocolate-flavored coatings to chocolate-like confectionery products.

When it comes to chocolate, consumers want it all

Sustainable sourcing, functional benefits don't preclude need for "permissable indulgence."

Bernie Pacyniak

May 15, 2018

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Cocoa and chocolate suppliers and processors are beginning to see not only a greater interest by consumers about chocolate's makeup but also where and how it's sourced.

Avoiding a meltdown: Balancing desire for chocolate, healthier products

Chocolate suppliers recognize consumer infatuation with chocolate, focus on healthier food choices not mutually exclusive

Bernie Pacyniak

May 10, 2017

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And although Atkins does quote several analysts and trots out dire statistics to make his case, this call to alarm could be called a bit of a stretch, somewhat akin to the sensational headlines last year indicating a looming chocolate shortage.

Olam closes ADM Cocoa acquisition

Deal results in newly created entity Olam Cocoa

Crystal Lindell

October 19, 2015

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Olam Int’l Ltd. has finally completed its $1.2 billion acquisition of ADM’s cocoa business — and the result is the newly created entity Olam Cocoa.

Hershey expands its Learn to Grow program in Cote d’Ivoire

Chocolate maker teams up with Blommer, Olam and ISH, The Sustainable Trade partners; expects to impact nearly 9,000 cocoa farmers.

Crystal Lindell

October 22, 2014

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The Hershey Co. is expanding its cocoa sustainability program Learn to Grow through new public and private partnerships — and its goal is to create more sustainable cocoa by 2020.

Blommer Chocolate, Olam International joint venture trains 31,600 farmers

Two form GrowCocoa, release report on joint achievements.

Crystal Lindell

October 16, 2013

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“These results demonstrate how we have been able to improve cocoa yields and quality, as well as the livelihoods of the farmers and their communities,“ says Grow Cocoa’s program director, Kevin Wilkins.

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Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Although many foods are appealing, and even perceived as natural, in spite of containing synthetic additives, consumer increasingly prefer food products which are fully natural.

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Candy Industry Magazine

June 2019

The June 2019 issue features an interview with a natural candy color specialist, a look at how chocolate bar makers can stand out from the crowd, our global state of the candy industry, and more.

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