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RED Chocolate adds Blonde to its existing product line

RED Chocolate adds Blonde to product lineup

Blonde is the first caramelized white chocolate made using no added sugar.
May 12, 2022
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The Blonde bar is available in stores nationwide and online at select partners. 


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Healthy Hippo goes carbon neutral

Healthy Hippo is the first carbon neutral, low-sugar candy brand in North America.
April 25, 2022
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Plant-based, low-sugar candy brand Healthy Hippo has received its Carbon Neutral certification from Planet FWD, the leading carbon management platform.


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ChocXO’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups win Cosmopolitan Snack Award

Publication portable snacks across 25 categories.
April 6, 2022
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Cosmopolitan's second annual snack awards recognize the best snacks out of 25 categories.


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A new Technavio report reveals the state of the global gluten-free chocolate market from 2022-2026. Photo features 4 statistics from the report.

New Technavio report: 28% of gluten-free chocolate market growth to originate in North America

The US is the key market for the gluten-free chocolate in North America
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
April 4, 2022
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The U.S. is the key market for the gluten-free chocolate in North America.


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GATSBY launches Sea Salt Extra Dark Bar, Peanut Butter Cups

Brand also rebranded, reformulated existing products.
March 16, 2022
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GATSBY Chocolate has reformulated and rebranded, creating a melt-in-your-mouth indulgence that’s approximately half the calories compared to leading low-sugar chocolate bars.


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Dream Pops officially expands into the the-stable candy aisle with the launch of Dream Pops Crunch. The candy comes in six flavors shown here, including: Berry Dreams, Vanilla Sky, Birthday Cake, Banana Cream, Mint Chip, and Cookie Dough

Dream Pops expands into candy aisle with plant-based chocolates

Company also releases Dream Pops Drip syrups as part of its entry into shelf-stable categories.
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
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March 14, 2022
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The company is launching plant-based chocolates dubbed Dream Pops Crunch, which serve as entry into shelf-stable products.


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HighKey launches low-sugar caramel, peanut butter bars

Both bars are gluten-free and grain-free.
February 16, 2022
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Debuting exclusively online, HighKey’s Caramel Filled Bar and Chocolaty Stix are coated in a milk chocolate-style coating and are low sugar, low carb, free of grains and gluten, and made with clean ingredients.


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Cocomels launches <1g Sugar Bites

Launch follows introduction of <1g Sugar caramels.
February 9, 2022
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Vegan and keto-friendly, the bites are free from dairy, gluten, corn syrup, cholesterol, sugar alcohols, palm oil and artificial ingredients.


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Cocomels launches low-sugar caramel squares

Chocolate-covered squares are sweetened with allulose.
January 10, 2022
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Balancing dark chocolate with coconut cream caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt, Cocomels' <1g Sugar Chocolate-Covered Sea Salt Squares are free from dairy, gluten, corn syrup, and cholesterol.


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Barry Callebaut research: Majority of consumers 18-44 expect plant-based options from food brands

Barry Callebaut also opening an online pop-up shop this month to celebrate the plant-based boom and “Veganuary.”
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
January 3, 2022
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 Barry Callebaut also opening an online pop-up shop this month to celebrate the plant-based boom and “Veganuary.”


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