Cargill will install dry palm fractionation capacity at the facility, enabling the production of specialty fats for use in chocolates, coatings, fillings, compounds and other applications.

Glaser has spent the last 16 years in sales management at AAK, most recently as a senior regional manager.

AAK has developed a range of fats for chocolate and confectionery manufacturers that are looking to benefit from the growing popularity and premiumization of caramel.

AAK will integrate BIC Ingredients’ products into its current portfolio of speciality lecithins, sold under the Akolec brand.

A co-founder of Halo Top ice cream has moved into the chocolate category with the launch of Gatsby Chocolate, a range of lower-calorie bars.

AAK and Mars have joined forces with several nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and an impact investment fund to create a public-private partnership that will improve the livelihoods of women working in Ghana's shea supply chain.

Ferrero Group has unveiled a new Palm Oil Charter, which outlines the company’s ongoing mission to support a palm oil industry that is good for both people and nature.

Mars, Incorporated says its Palm Positive Plan has delivered a deforestation-free palm oil supply chain, a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to tackle deforestation and advance respect for human rights.

Cargill's FATitudes study revealed consumers closely read labels of packaged foods, with fat and oil type as a strong purchase consideration factor.