Zurich, Switzerland-based Barry Callebaut and Valencia, Spain-based Natra have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the transfer of Barry Callebaut’s consumer chocolate division, Stollwerck, to Natra. This transaction would make
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation together with chocolate companies have funded a $40-million program to be managed by the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) to benefit cocoa farmers in Cote
After serving as The Hershey Co.’s chairman and ceo from 1994 to 2001, and as non-executive chairman since November 2007, Kenneth L. Wolfe resigned last month. Wolfe decided to step
Bob Gamgort, global president of Mars Chocolate, has resigned from Mars, Inc., confirmed a Mars spokesperson. He has agreed to consult with the company through the end of 2009. In
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