Cargill survey eyes US consumers’ preferences, consumption habits and motivations for chocolatey foods and beverages
June 15, 2021
Reaffirming chocolate’s near universal appeal, a new survey from Cargill finds most Americans indulge in a chocolate-flavored treat every day. Viewed as a reward, mood lifter, energy booster and the secret to surviving a tough day, the company’s ChocoLogic™ research reveals consumers’ preferences, motivations and attitudes toward the decadent ingredient.
CocoaWise portal keeps sustainability data at the fingertips of Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate customers
October 1, 2020
To connect consumers with the journey of the cocoa they are eating and drinking, Cargill has launched CocoaWise™, a digital portal that provides a lens through which food and beverage manufacturers have increased knowledge and shareability into the origin of the products they source from Cargill’s direct supply chain.
Barry Callebaut Group has launched two varieties of chocolate sweetened with cacaofruit as part of its mission to advance cocoa sustainability and drive innovation in the category.
Chocolate maker works to make chocolate slave-free across the globe
July 24, 2019
The cocoa mass for Tony's chocolate is 100% traceable with cocoa beans that were purchased directly from partner cooperatives in Ghana and Ivory Coast.
Prova enhances sweet brown flavors work for US customers
October 5, 2016
Bill Graham, vice president, sales, North America, notes that PROVA is reorganizing its application laboratory in Paris, France, and developing a “Creative Workshop” program that also will enhance sweet brown flavors applications work in the United States.
Hershey’s says four key chocolate brands will feature sustainable cocoa in 2016.
April 8, 2015
The Hershey Company, Hershey, Pa., says it will source enough certified and sustainable cocoa in 2016 to surpass the amount of cocoa required for the global production of four of its most popular chocolate brands: Hershey’s, Kisses, Kit Kat (United States only) and Brookside.
Rich Products creates in-store bakery icing made with real Hershey’s cocoa.
September 25, 2014
Rich Products Corporation, Buffalo, N.Y., says it raised the bar on chocolate indulgence with the introduction of Rich’s Chocolate Bettercreme® Made with Hershey’s® whipped icing.
Barry Callebaut has applied to the European Food Safety Authority to extend its existing health claim to include cocoa extract products.
May 7, 2014
Barry Callebaut has received a positive Scientific Opinion issued by EFSA on the background data to extend the existing health claim to cocoa extract products.