Dutch confectionery company Tony’s Chocolonely, retailer Albert Heijn and chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut have partnered to work toward ending child labor and modern slavery in the chocolate industry.

Barry Callebaut has introduced a fourth variety of chocolate — ‘Ruby’ chocolate — created from the red Ruby cocoa bean.

KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates has added Butterscotch Hop to its collection of gourmet chocolates. This confection is comprised of a smooth, creamy butterscotch filling surrounded by a custom blend of premium chocolate, bringing diversity to the chocolate line in its distinct design and flavor profile.

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.