Endangered Species Chocolate (ESC) and Lily’s have both launched baking chips to meet the needs of consumers looking to avoid dairy and high sugar content, respectively.

Barry Callebaut Group has launched two new dairy-free chocolate products to better serve consumers seeking vegan confectionery options.

Barry Callebaut has risen to the task of keeping its people and products safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, relying on established protocols and implementing new ones.

To help meet growing demand for chocolate products in Asia, Cargill is partnering with a manufacturer in western India to launch its first chocolate manufacturing operation in the region.

Nestlé UK and Ireland will begin sourcing Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa for the KitKat brand in October 2020 after a decade of sourcing Fairtrade-certified cocoa.

Cargill has invested €3.5 million ($3.93 million) in its facility at Kalmthout, Belgium to increase its capabilities for producing gourmet chocolate.

The International Cocoa Initiative has released its 2019 Annual Report, showing progress from last year but also examining the results of longer-running efforts to tackle child labor.

Fuji Oil Holdings, along with subsidiary Blommer Chocolate Co., have launched two global initiatives to address the most significant issues the cocoa industry faces.