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TechSci Research: UAE Chocolate Market to Exhibit Sharp Growth

Country emerging as lucrative market for international chocolate companies

September 11, 2014

According to a recently published report by TechSci Research "UAE Chocolate Market Opportunities & Forecast 2019", the UAE chocolate market is projected to register a CAGR of around 6.09% during 2014-19, in revenue terms.

Recall: TWIX Brand Unwrapped Bites 7 oz. Stand Up Pouch

The issue was identified after a consumer notified company of peanuts in TWIX® Unwrapped Bites product.

September 10, 2014

Mars Chocolate North America announced a voluntary recall of its TWIX® Brand Unwrapped Bites 7 oz. Stand Up Pouch with the code date: 421BA4GA60.

Mars Names Executives

Debra A. Sandler has been named chief health and wellbeing officer for Mars Incorporated.

July 8, 2014

Tracey Massey will step up into the role Sandler previously held as the acting president, Mars Chocolate, North America.

Nestle Reports on Itself

Nestlé in the United States has released its Creating Shared Value (CSV) report.

July 3, 2014

The report is the company's first expanded effort to highlight U.S.-specific milestones and achievements tied to Nestlé's global sustainability principles and commitments.

Big Little Change for Twix

The biggest innovation in Twix brand history delivers the familiar taste in bite-sized pieces.

June 9, 2014

Twix Bites come unwrapped and are now available nationwide at convenience store, drug, mass, grocery, specialty, value and vending machine locations.

Sweet Future for Chocolate

The U.S. chocolate industry is expected to reach an estimated value of $19.3 billion by 2018.

June 2, 2014

Increasing usage of chocolates in different applications such as facial cream, pharmaceuticals, and beverage markets, will further drive this industry.

Claiming High

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.