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Coronavirus

Hershey: Chocolate is the top quarantine comfort snack

Chocolate company outlines ways it’s finding ways to comfort the world during the pandemic.

April 3, 2020

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Chocolate is the top quarantine comfort snack. That’s according to Hershey, which is also outpacing the category

Coronavirus

Hershey expresses concern over impact of COVID-19

In a public stock filing, Hershey said it's working to navigate a number of issues related to the pandemic.

Crystal Lindell

April 1, 2020

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Hershey said it’s expecting to face a number of challenges as a result of the current COVID-19 global pandemic, including a reduced demand for products, reduced availability of its products, and issues with the supply chain, among other things.

Child labor

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.

Fairtrade: Prices boost Ivorian farmers’ income by $15M in Q4 2019

More than 190K farmers, 140 cooperatives sold 64K metric tons of cocoa on Fairtrade terms in Q4 2019.

March 24, 2020

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Fairtrade International says sales of Fairtrade-certified cocoa from Côte d’Ivoire in the fourth quarter of 2019 increased farmers’ earnings by approximately $15.1 million compared to non-Fairtrade cocoa.

Sustainability

Barry Callebaut wants to talk about climate change

Climate Change already has shifted which area can produce cocoa, and Barry Callebaut wants to get out ahead of the problem.

Crystal Lindell

February 26, 2020

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It’s not an exaggeration to say that climate change could destroy the cocoa industry as we know it.

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Barry Callebaut wants to talk about cocoa farmer poverty

The chocolate company has committed that by 2025, more than 500,000 cocoa farmers in its supply chain will have been lifted out of poverty. Can they pull it off?

Crystal Lindell

February 26, 2020

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The chocolate company has committed that by 2025, more than 500,000 cocoa farmers in its supply chain will have been lifted out of poverty. Can they pull it off?

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Barry Callebaut wants to talk about chocolate's child labor

The chocolate company offers an up-close look at its operations in Ghana, and how it wants to eradicate all child labor in its supply chain.

Crystal Lindell

February 26, 2020

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In the last year, Barry Callebaut has found 3,867 cases of child labor in its global supply chain. And of those, 2,333 — 60 percent — are in the process of being remediated.

Barry Callebaut opens world's first 3D chocolate printing studio

3D Studio is equipped with innovative precision technology capable of printing thousands of pieces at a time while retaining a hand-made appearance.

Crystal Lindell

February 19, 2020

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The Mona Lisa 3D Studio is equipped with innovative precision technology capable of printing thousands of pieces at a time while retaining a bespoke hand-made appearance.

Peter's Chocolate Award of Distinction 2020

Cargill honors 12 chocolatiers with Peter’s Chocolate Award of Distinction

New award recognizes chocolatiers impacting chocolate, confectionery industries.

February 12, 2020

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Peter’s Chocolate, Cargill’s premium chocolate brand, is recognizing U.S. chocolatiers who are making their mark on the industry with the new Peter’s Chocolate Award of Distinction.

Puratos marks 100 years with $2B in revenue

Company will continue progress through CacaoTrace program, Bakery School Foundation.

February 11, 2020

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Puratos said it’s moving into the next century with a strong commitment to customers and future generations, as well as a continued focus on innovation, health and well-being.

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Preserving Chocolate for Future Generations

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND As demand for chocolate grows in developing markets, can the existing cocoa-growing regions meet the supply-side challenge? Bettering the economics for small farmers in Africa, Asia, South and Central America requires a comprehensive approach, one that takes into account improving agricultural practices, enhancing supply chain infrastructures, expanding community services, boosting farmer incomes and taking advantage of evolving technologies.

Seasonal Candy in the Time of COVID-19

The candy industry is facing a once in a life-time period of uncertainty. This is something that is going to have a profound impact on buying behavior. Whilst such uncertainty will bring about heightened price sensitivity, it is also something that will result in consumers seeking out moments of comfort and escapism.

CPX20: Cannabis Products Exchange

Products Exchange is a unique new event spotlighting the latest in the development and production of legal cannabis edibles and beverages. This interactive two-day conference is designed to inform and inspire the ideation, innovation, research and development, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, and consumer safety of legal cannabis edibles and beverages.

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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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