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Sugar Reduction

FONA: Half of consumers want to reduce sugar, but most won’t sacrifice taste

FONA International’s new report, ‘Sugar & The Voice of the Consumer,’ uses nationwide survey to offer insights into sugar sector.

Crystal Lindell

June 16, 2021

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More consumers want to reduce their sugar intake this year than did in 2019, but price and taste still played a bigger role in purchasing decisions than sugar reduction.

AAK, Mars partner on program supporting women shea collectors

AAK supplies Mars with shea as cocoa butter equivalents for chocolate, confectionery applications.

June 14, 2021

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AAK and Mars have joined forces with several nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and an impact investment fund to create a public-private partnership that will improve the livelihoods of women working in Ghana's shea supply chain.

Cacao Barry launches WholeFruit chocolate couverture

Barry Callebaut first introduced WholeFruit chocolate in 2019.

June 7, 2021

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WholeFruit chocolate offers flavors reminiscent of exotic fruits and 40 percent less sugar than the most dark chocolates.

Barry Callebaut’s Van Houten brand introduces Ruby drink powder

Powder will be available to baristas, coffee bars.

May 26, 2021

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The Ruby powdered drink will be offered to the hospitality sector, specifically baristas and coffee bars.

Palsgaard adds new PGPR solution to portfolio

Palsgaard PGPR 4190 offers greater control of viscosity, better coating.

May 26, 2021

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Palsgaard has launched a new polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR) product that offers chocolate manufacturers increased functionality and efficiency.

Outgoing Barry Callebaut CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique named new Danone CEO

After serving almost six years at Barry Callebaut, de Saint-Affrique will begin Danone job Sept. 15.

May 19, 2021

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Danone said de Saint-Affrique’s appointment followed a rigorous selection process led by the company’s Governance Committee.

How Syntegon helped Ritter Sport create paper packaging

The chocolate company’s new paper pouches are made on machines that gently handle paper, allow for flexibility, and offer stability at high speeds.

May 17, 2021

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The chocolate company’s new paper pouches are made on machines that not only gently handle paper, but also allow for flexibility, and offer stability at high speeds.

Blommer partners with One Tree Planted on reforestation initiative

Chocolate producer will plant one tree per 2,000 lbs. of milk chocolate sold.

May 12, 2021

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Blommer Chocolate Co. is partnering with One Tree Planted, a global reforestation nonprofit, to plant one tree per 2,000 lbs. of milk chocolate sold.

M&A

Cargill acquires Belgium-based Leman Decoration Group

Cargill hopes the move will help it better serve gourmet customers in Europe.

Crystal Lindell

May 10, 2021

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The acquisition significantly broadens Cargill’s offerings in the decorations space, enabling the company’s cocoa and chocolate business to better serve gourmet customers in Europe and around the world.