A rapid rise in the volume of chocolate consumed in Asia is pushing up the price of cocoa beans to the highest level in three years, according to reports.
Surging consumption of chocolate in Asia is pushing cocoa-bean prices to the highest level in three years as buyers including Barry Callebaut AG expand their search for more supply.
Chocolate Masters, part of the Barry Callebaut Group and known as the specialist in the production and sale of chocolate and cocoa-based decorations, now fully supports the Quality Partner Program (QPP) for its entire product portfolio.
Mondelez International plans to separate off its European cheese and grocery business in order to focus on its fast-growing snack business, according to reports.
Nestlé has confirmed First Milk, the British farmer owned dairy company, as its long-term dedicated supplier of fresh milk in the UK for the Kit Kat and Nescafé brands.
Barry Callebaut, the world's biggest chocolate maker, said on Thursday sales volumes growth slowed to 2.4 percent in the nine months to the end of May.
Tangerine Confectionery, the maker of popcorn brand, Butterkist, has strengthened its single serve, clip strip range with the addition of a new flavour, Sweet & Salted.
Nestlé has unveiled a new chocolate moulding and packing line in Ecuador which will use the country’s prized Arriba cocoa beans to make value-added chocolates for export and domestic consumption.
For decades American fans have enjoyed the full range of confections made by the Jelly Belly Candy Company, and now they are to be introduced to the UK market.
