Barry Callebaut has unveiled new cocoa and chocolate products at ISM in Cologne, including Cameroon origin cocoa for baked goods, and single origin chocolate from Cameroon and Java.
At this year's ISM trade exhibition in Cologne, Germany, the company presents a series of insights, indicating the trends of tomorrow's chocolate market, already today.
Global confection sales hit $193.5 billion in U.S. dollars for 2012 with unique seasonal items sold for major holiday occasions representing the major driving force in the market.
Atkinson Candy Company announced a recent agreement with Laco Inc., a strategic partner of The Warrell Corporation, to purchase the Slo Poke, Black Cow and Sophie Mae brands.
As an alternative to the traditionally used gum arabic, TicaPAN Quick Crunch produces harder, more durable and crunchier shells for coated chewing gum, candy, nuts and other panned confections.
US-based candy producer Leaf Brands has entered into a sales agreement with Consolidated Sales Network (CSN) to represent its full product line in the US and Canada.
The chocolate industry is behind in tackling some cocoa supply issues and must work more closely to avert shortages, according to Mars’ head of sustainability.
Cadbury owner Mondelez International has entered a joint venture to expand distribution in Saudi Arabia, which it calls an “important and strategic market” in the region.
Swiss cocoa and chocolate products manufacturer Barry Callebaut has reported a 0.6% decline in sales revenue to CHF1.25bn ($1.34bn) in the first quarter of fiscal 2013.
Mars scientists are among the speakers at a conference later this month in Brussels to discuss breakthroughs linking cocoa flavanols to cardiovascular health.