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Nestlé, Ivory Coast, Earthworm Foundation partner to regenerate Cavally Forest Reserve

Forest reserve in western Ivory Coast is home to endangered species.

July 29, 2020

Nestlé, the Ivory Coast’s government and the nonprofit Earthworm Foundation are partnering to protect the country’s Cavally Forest Reserve and its endangered species from deforestation.

Omnom Chocolate, featured in Netflix’s ‘Down to Earth with Zac Efron,’ launches SuperChocoBerryBarleyNibblyNuttylicious bar

Dark chocolate bar features cranberries, salted almonds, barley, cacao nibs.

July 27, 2020

Omnom Chocolate, a bean-to-bar chocolate maker based in Reykjavík, Iceland, has launched a new bar featuring something for everyone.

Tesla designer helps create new chocolate chip shape for Dandelion Chocolate

Featuring pointed edges and smooth sides, the new chocolate chip design creates a different mouthfeel.

Crystal Lindell

July 27, 2020

“The edges of a Dandelion Chocolate chip taper to thin-as-we-could-make-’em without compromising structure,” said Remy Labesque, an industrial designer who's day job is at Tesla.

NGOs call on Ivorian, Ghanaian governments to support farmers, sustainable cocoa

Mighty Earth presents letter signed by 350 organizations.

July 24, 2020

More than 300 environmental, human rights and good governance NGOs have signed a letter outlining steps the Ghanaian and Ivorian governments should take to encourage sustainable cocoa while supporting farmers and protecting forests, environmental advocacy organization Mighty Earth reported.

Fairtrade America names Peg Willingham as executive director

Willingham has 30 years of experience in nonprofits, international advocacy.

July 24, 2020

Willingham will lead the U.S. chapter of Fairtrade International in increasing brand awareness and engagement with consumers and businesses.

State of the Industry

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Better-for-you, sugar-free entice consumers amid COVID-19

Shoppers are looking to healthy options as they are constantly forced to focus on health throughout the day.

Crystal Lindell

July 23, 2020

Health is on everyone’s mind these days. And many consumers have channeled their focus on health into their food choices.

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Truffle category innovates despite sagging gift box chocolate sales

Gift box chocolates generated $282M in year ending June 14, IRI reports.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 21, 2020

Premium chocolate producers continue to innovate within the truffles, pralines and filled chocolates category while gift box chocolate sales have dipped overall.

Barry Callebaut highlights Ruby coating for National Ice Cream Month

Magnum, Häagen-Dazs brands have launched Ruby products.

July 17, 2020

Barry Callebaut is highlighting the potential for its recently launched Ruby chocolate ice cream coating in time for National Ice Cream Month this July.

Valrhona achieves B Corporation certification

Company joins 3,200 certified companies in 130 industries.

July 14, 2020

Valrhona has achieved B Corporation certification, which recognizes companies committed to performance, transparency and social and environmental responsibility.