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Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire institute $400-per-tonne ‘living income differential’ ahead of 2020-2021 cocoa season

New payment structure designed to safeguard cocoa farmers against sinking prices.

Alyse Thompson

July 9, 2019

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Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire have agreed to institute a per-tonne “living income differential” as part of a new payment structure designed to fortify incomes of the countries’ cocoa producers.

Barry Callebaut to build new global distribution center

Energy-neutral facility also will centralize operations in Belgium.

July 9, 2019

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Barry Callebaut Group plans to build a new, environmentally-friendly Global Distribution Center in Lokeren, Belgium.

International Chocolate Salon announces winners of 2019 Chocolate Bar Awards

Judges include chefs, topic experts and media representatives.

July 3, 2019

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Winning entries received the most votes from the panel of judges, which included national and regional magazines, newspaper and blog editors, topic experts, local chefs and food gurus.

How chocolate bar makers can stand out from the crowd

Choice of ingredients, flavor combinations, packaging and price help differentiate chocolate bar brands.

Alyse Thompson

June 14, 2019

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While the amount of options may be daunting, it works in the consumer’s favor, since it pushes chocolate bar manufacturers to find their niche through choice of ingredients, flavor combinations, packaging and price.

Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire suspend forward cocoa sales while countries institute floor price

Floor price of $2,600 per metric tonnes set at two-day stakeholder meeting in Ghana.

Alyse Thompson

June 13, 2019

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Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire have suspended pre-sales of the 2020-2021 season cocoa crop as the governments work to institute a base price for cocoa from those countries.

Panel highlighting Lutheran World Relief initiative to support Latin American cocoa farmers set for FCIA event

Elevate Chocolate program slated for June 22 in New York City.

May 29, 2019

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A panel highlighting the launch of a Lutheran World Relief initiative designed to assist small-scale cocoa and coffee farmers in Latin America is set for the Fine Chocolate Industry Association’s (FCIA) “Elevate Chocolate” event next month.

Barry Callebaut, Cameroon partner to engage next generation of cocoa farmers

Swiss chocolate manufacturer and Cameroonian government to collaborate through the NEW GENERATION program.

May 28, 2019

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Barry Callebaut and Cameroon are intensifying their cooperation toward sustainable cocoa farming by supporting the next generation of cocoa farmers.

How Ruby is changing the color of chocolate

Ruby chocolate continues to face regulation challenges in the U.S. but it's sparking love internationally

Crystal Lindell

May 17, 2019

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It's been more than a year since Barry Callebaut launched Ruby chocolate, derived from special pink cocoa beans.

Undercover Chocolate Co. offers chocolate in a healthy disguise

Quinoa covered in premium chocolate serves as an indulgent yet healthy snack.

May 17, 2019

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Diana Levy is the ultimate undercover agent - a health-conscious chocoholic.

Ruby chocolate is now available in the U.S. and Canada

North American rollout follows six-month soft launch with select artisans, chocolatiers.

Alyse Thompson

May 14, 2019

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North America’s wait for Ruby chocolate is over. Following a six-month soft launch with select artisans and chocolatiers, Barry Callebaut Group is making the pink chocolate available to creators in the U.S. and Canada.

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