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Olam Intl. predicts continued problems in smallholder communities.

Olam offers deZaan cocoa powders to restaurants, patisseries through new business arm

Cocoa powders will now be sold in 1kg, 5kg bags.

September 14, 2020

Olam Cocoa has made its premium deZaan cocoa powders available to restaurants, caterers and patisseries for the first time under its new business arm Olam Cocoa for Professionals.

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Olam Cocoa continues work to eradicate child labor

In the 2018/2019 Olam global cocoa supply chain, the companies identified 7,059 cases of child labor in the sustainability programs run with its branded partners.

Billie Elmqvist Thuren

March 31, 2020

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The complexity of child labor means one intervention will never be enough – what is required is a broad range of preventative and remedial actions, both at the individual, community and national level.

Olam launches Cocoa Compass sustainability program

Program includes farmer livelihood, environmental goals for 2030.

October 24, 2019

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Olam Cocoa has launched the Cocoa Compass program, designed to support the creation of an environmentally positive, professionalized and quality focused cocoa supply chain.

Olam buys Indonesian cocoa processor BT Cocoa for $90M

Growth in Asia’s demand for cocoa powder motivated acquisition.

February 27, 2019

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Olam sought to purchase BT Cocoa to capitalize on Asia’s trajectory to become the largest global consumer of cocoa powder.

Olam opens new Cocoa Innovation Centre in Willowbrook

Facility will help customers refine recipes, develop new products.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

May 3, 2017

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Olam Cocoa marked the opening of its latest Cocoa Innovation Centre in Willowbrook, Ill. on April 27.

Hershey partners with Blommer Chocolate, Olam Cocoa to build health center in Cote d’Ivoire

A second health center designed to serve 3,000 families already under construction.

Bernie Pacyniak

February 24, 2016

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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.

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ADM to sell global cocoa business to Olam for $1.3B

Deal establishes Olam Cocoa as one of the world’s top three cocoa processors.

Crystal Lindell

December 17, 2014

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Archer Daniels Midland Co. is getting completely out of the cocoa business, while Olam Cocoa is moving into the category’s big leagues.

Packaging & Market Strategies for Candy, Snacks & Baked Goods

The 2020 “Packaging & Branding Strategies” free editorial webinar, produced by Candy Industry and Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, will take place on October 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM EDT. This webinar will provide insights and updates related to current and emerging trends in packaging processes, as well as market, branding, and design strategies. This will include analysis of COVID-19 impact on consumer behavior and the overall market.

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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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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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