Elias Läderach of Switzerland won the 2018 World Chocolate Masters competition, sponsored by brand Cacao Barry at the Salon du Chocolat in Paris last week. Florent Cheveau, executive pastry chef for the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, placed third.
Chocolate consumption rates among U.S. adults are up 7 percent from a decade ago but have slipped in recent years, according to data in a new report by market research firm Packaged Facts.
Cocoa suppliers and manufacturers made big promises for sustainability efforts that mostly come due in 2020 — but as the deadline gets closer many are now looking to 2025.
October 25, 2018
The 2018 Cocoa Barometer, a biennial review of the state of sustainability in the cocoa sector, is less than enthusiastic about where things stand in the sector.
Company also to revise candy aisle shelving guidelines.
October 10, 2018
Alongside introducing new products destined to hit shelves, Mars Wrigley Confectionery announced at NACS Show in Las Vegas this week it will release updated confection aisle shelving guidelines.