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Luker Chocolate nonprofit earns recognition for supporting cocoa farmers

Luker Foundation works with The Cacao Effect alliance.
May 12, 2021

Luker Chocolate’s affiliate nonprofit, Luker Foundation, has received a Transformadores Award from RedEAmérica for its work supporting cocoa farmers and their communities via The Cacao Effect alliance.


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U.S. private investment firm Bain Capital to acquire Valeo Foods

Irish company created by CapVest in 2010.
May 12, 2021

Headquartered in Dublin, Valeo Foods operates across Europe with a portfolio of brands that includes Jacobs, Fox’s Glaciers, Rowse, Kettle, Odlums, Barratt, and Balconi.


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pladis tollcross factory

pladis considers closing Scottish biscuit factory

More than 460 jobs would be affected by the closure.
May 12, 2021

Global snacking company pladis is considering closing its biscuit factory in Tollcross, Glasgow, Scotland, a move that would affect 468 jobs.


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Blommer partners with One Tree Planted on reforestation initiative

Chocolate producer will plant one tree per 2,000 lbs. of milk chocolate sold.
May 12, 2021

Blommer Chocolate Co. is partnering with One Tree Planted, a global reforestation nonprofit, to plant one tree per 2,000 lbs. of milk chocolate sold.


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Hot Chocolate Bombs Flavorchem

Flavorchem reveals Top 5 chocolate candy trends

Consumers are turning to chocolate for comfort, celebration, and multi-sensory experiences.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
May 10, 2021
Consumers are turning to chocolate for comfort, celebration, multi-sensory experiences, and more.
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Cargill Leman Decoration Group
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Cargill acquires Belgium-based Leman Decoration Group

Cargill hopes the move will help it better serve gourmet customers in Europe.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
May 10, 2021
The acquisition significantly broadens Cargill’s offerings in the decorations space, enabling the company’s cocoa and chocolate business to better serve gourmet customers in Europe and around the world.
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Skittles Pride Packs

Skittles brings back all-gray Pride Packs

Colorless packages designed to support Pride Month in June.
May 10, 2021

For the second year, Skittles is releasing limited-edition packs featuring gray packaging and gray candies to draw attention to the rainbow symbolizing the LGBTQ+ community.


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Reese's Stuff Your Cup

Hershey’s Chocolate World introduces summer offerings

Milkshakes, customizable treats among new products, experiences.
May 10, 2021

Hershey’s Chocolate World in Hershey, Pennsylvania is welcoming guests back this spring and summer with opportunities to enjoy their favorite treats in new ways.


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Ferrero exceeds 2022 Cocoa & Forests Initiative targets

Company will continue to map farms, distribute cocoa seedlings, among other measures.
May 5, 2021

The Italian company published its second annual report on activities implemented under the Cocoa & Forests Initiative, a partnership between the governments of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana and leading cocoa and chocolate companies.


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Mentos Pure Fresh ADA

Mentos Pure Fresh Gum earns ADA seal of acceptance

American Dental Association found chewing Pure Fresh gum after eating prevents cavities.
May 5, 2021

Perfetti Van Melle U.S.A., Inc. announces its Mentos Pure Fresh Gum has been awarded the ADA Seal of Acceptance by the American Dental Association.


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