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Barry Callebaut halted all chocolate production at its factory in Wieze, Belgium on June 29.

More than 28 million trees have been planted in Côte d’Ivoire to support forest regeneration. Meanwhile, Ghana restored 9,488 hectares of degraded forest.

Pablo Perversi, chief innovation, sustainability, & quality officer, global head of gourmet and member of the executive committee, is set to leave Barry Callebaut Sept. 1.

Company says lecithin was the source of the contamination at its Wieze, Belgium facility.

The Chocolate BonBites are the company’s first item to not feature the brand’s signature cinnamon flavoring. 

Barry Callebaut’s recent trend research shows consumers want to indulge without compromising their well-being, the health of others or the planet.

As part of a planned transition, Peter Blommer will step down from his role as CEO of Blommer Chocolate Company and assume the role of vice chairman, effective Aug. 1.

Not only does WholeFruit Chocolate provide unique sensory and nutritional values, but it has given value to the pulp of the cacaofruit that used to be discarded.

PRONATEC's facility will process around 15,000 tonnes of organic cocoa beans a year, sourced from smallholder cooperatives.

Cargill has opened the 6,200-square-meter House of Chocolate, which is built alongside the company’s existing chocolate production plant in Mouscron, Belgium.