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Olam: COVID-19 is driving UK to look to plant-based snacks

Issues of taste, texture and limited choice remain barriers to growth in plant-based snacks and confectionery

Crystal Lindell

September 9, 2020

Lockdown has led to a significant change in the nation’s food habits according to new research from Olam Cocoa.

Olam launches Cocoa Compass sustainability program

Program includes farmer livelihood, environmental goals for 2030.

October 24, 2019

Olam Cocoa has launched the Cocoa Compass program, designed to support the creation of an environmentally positive, professionalized and quality focused cocoa supply chain.

It’s Year of the Woman in the confectionery industry

Nestle, Hershey, Smarties, Olam reflect the gains women are making in the confectionery industry.

October 16, 2019

There is still much work to be done in the industry when it comes to diversity, but Editor Crystal Lindell is happy to see that there is progress being made.

Compound coatings offer more options, cleaner labels

Ingredient suppliers work with customers to deliver compound coatings with added benefits.

Crystal Lindell

October 8, 2018

The versatility of compound coatings is enormous, allowing for the creation of everything from chocolate-flavored coatings to chocolate-like confectionery products.

When it comes to chocolate, consumers want it all

Sustainable sourcing, functional benefits don't preclude need for "permissable indulgence."

Bernie Pacyniak

May 15, 2018

Cocoa and chocolate suppliers and processors are beginning to see not only a greater interest by consumers about chocolate's makeup but also where and how it's sourced.

Avoiding a meltdown: Balancing desire for chocolate, healthier products

Chocolate suppliers recognize consumer infatuation with chocolate, focus on healthier food choices not mutually exclusive

Bernie Pacyniak

May 10, 2017

And although Atkins does quote several analysts and trots out dire statistics to make his case, this call to alarm could be called a bit of a stretch, somewhat akin to the sensational headlines last year indicating a looming chocolate shortage.

Olam closes ADM Cocoa acquisition

Deal results in newly created entity Olam Cocoa

Crystal Lindell

October 19, 2015

Olam Int’l Ltd. has finally completed its $1.2 billion acquisition of ADM’s cocoa business — and the result is the newly created entity Olam Cocoa.

Hershey expands its Learn to Grow program in Cote d’Ivoire

Chocolate maker teams up with Blommer, Olam and ISH, The Sustainable Trade partners; expects to impact nearly 9,000 cocoa farmers.

Crystal Lindell

October 22, 2014

The Hershey Co. is expanding its cocoa sustainability program Learn to Grow through new public and private partnerships — and its goal is to create more sustainable cocoa by 2020.

Blommer Chocolate, Olam International joint venture trains 31,600 farmers

Two form GrowCocoa, release report on joint achievements.

Crystal Lindell

October 16, 2013

“These results demonstrate how we have been able to improve cocoa yields and quality, as well as the livelihoods of the farmers and their communities,“ says Grow Cocoa’s program director, Kevin Wilkins.

Opopop aims to heat up microwave popcorn category

Hershey showcases its new strategies at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Hershey showcases new strategies, candy

Hard candy evolves beyond traditional sweetness

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