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Puratos partners with private investors on €1B financing for its Cacao-Trace program

Money to be used in part for the construction of 10 cocoa post-harvest centers, three grinding lines in Central and South America, Africa and Asia.

Crystal Lindell

September 13, 2021

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Money to be used in part for the construction of 10 cocoa post-harvest centers and three grinding lines in Central and South America, Africa and Asia.

Mars touts progress on cocoa traceability

Nearly all of the company’s cocoa is traceable to country of origin.

September 13, 2021

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Mars says more than half of its cocoa is traceable to farmer groups as of the end of 2020.

Cargill to acquire Singapore chocolate manufacturer Aalst

Acquisition will expand Cargill’s footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.

August 30, 2021

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Pending regulatory approval and closing conditions, the acquisition will expand Cargill’s footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.

Consumers go to the dark side as they embrace dark chocolate

New FONA report shows 20 percent global growth for dark chocolate since 2016.

Crystal Lindell

August 25, 2021

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New FONA report shows 20 percent global growth for dark chocolate since 2016.

How the Rainforest Alliance responded to COVID-19 in 2020

New annual report details organization’s 2020 response to the pandemic, which included grants and re-imagined trainings.

Crystal Lindell

August 18, 2021

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New annual report details organization’s 2020 response to the pandemic, which included grants and re-imagined trainings.

Barry Callebaut launches Caramel Aura caramelized white chocolate

Caramelized white chocolate available in easy-melts, bake-stable chips.

Alyse Thompson

August 18, 2021

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Barry Callebaut has launched Caramel Aura, premium caramelized white chocolate solutions with no added flavors or colors, for customers in North America.

Cargill partners with AeroFarms on cocoa production research

Companies will explore growing cocoa in controlled environments.

August 18, 2021

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Cargill has entered into a multi-year research agreement with AeroFarms, a leader in controlled environment agriculture, aimed at improving cocoa bean yields and developing more climate-resistant agricultural practices.

Heshey’s Michele Buck shares reasoning behind Lily’s acquisition on earnings call

During second quarter earnings Q&A Buck shares why Hershey believes Lily’s will succeed despite the company’s challenges with other premium brands.

Crystal Lindell

August 9, 2021

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During second quarter earnings Q&A Buck shares why Hershey believes Lily’s will succeed despite the company’s challenges with other premium brands.

Barry Callebaut to source sustainable cocoa, vanilla for NA better-for-you options

Company will verify its North American better-for-you options through Cocoa Horizons.

July 26, 2021

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All North American better-for-you products will become Cocoa Horizons verified through the Cocoa Horizons Foundation.

State of the Industry

State of the Candy Industry 2021: Chocolate bar sales are up overall compared to pre-pandemic levels

New innovations, consumers seeking comfort help propel sales.

Crystal Lindell

July 21, 2021

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According to the latest data from IRI, a Chicago-based research firm, the chocolate bar category is doing well overall.

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Puratos partners with private investors on €1B financing for its Cacao-Trace program

Mars touts progress on cocoa traceability

Cargill to acquire Singapore chocolate manufacturer Aalst

Consumers go to the dark side as they embrace dark chocolate

How the Rainforest Alliance responded to COVID-19 in 2020

Barry Callebaut launches Caramel Aura caramelized white chocolate

Cargill partners with AeroFarms on cocoa production research

Heshey’s Michele Buck shares reasoning behind Lily’s acquisition on earnings call

Barry Callebaut to source sustainable cocoa, vanilla for NA better-for-you options

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