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Mondelez announces efforts to help reduce cocoa deforestation in West Africa

Company’s Cocoa Life sustainable sourcing program to work with UN-sponsored initiative.

June 14, 2017

Mondelez International unveiled two new directives in support of reducing deforestation in West African cocoa supply chains.

Mars Chocolate to invest $70 million in U.S. supply chain

Newest investment builds on $1 billion set aside for manufacturing investment.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 14, 2017

Mars Chocolate North America plans to invest $70 million in its U.S. supply chain, illustrating a commitment to American manufacturing and innovation.

Rainforest Alliance, UTZ to merge

One certification standard to increase efficiency for farmers.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 7, 2017

The Rainforest Alliance and UTZ, two of the world’s leading sustainability certification organizations, will merge later this year.

Sugar reform coalition pans U.S., Mexico sugar deal

Dept. of Commerce argues agreement protects domestic sugar industry and sugar users.

Bernie Pacyniak

June 7, 2017

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Mexican Secretary of Economy Ildefonso Guajardo announced yesterday a new agreement in principal to suspend anti-dumping and countervailing duties against Mexican sugar imports into the United States.

Olam’s ‘one-stop tech platform’ improves yield, traceability for 100,000 farmers

Upgrades to farmer information system put data at the fingertips of cooperatives, customers.

Bernie Pacyniak

June 7, 2017

Olam International has updated the Olam Farmer Information System (OFIS), giving 100,000 smallholder farmers access to detailed information about their farms.

Jim Sconza, former president and ceo of Sconza Candy Co., passes away

Sconza led the company from 1960 to 2012.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 6, 2017

Jim Sconza, former president and ceo of Oakdale, Calif.-based Sconza Candy Co., has passed away, the Sconza family announced Monday.

Gum and mint trends: Kickstarting classic categories

Declining gum sales and flat-lining mint sales call for innovation.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 31, 2017

Despite its status as a multibillion-dollar category, it’s no secret the gum and mint market is still in need of a boost.

NCA announces 2017 Most Innovative New Product Award winners

Buddha Brands takes first Small Business Innovator Award.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 26, 2017

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced the winners of the 2017 Most Innovative New Product Awards.

Seattle Chocolates stays ahead of the learning curve

Company debuts mezzanine, factory tour to celebrate 25th anniversary.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 25, 2017

Seattle Chocolates CEO Jean Thompson had a lot to learn in a hurry. She's done so and more, demonstrating what passion and purpose can do.

Blue Goose Market keeps locals coming back

Suburban Chicago grocer earns recognition for quality, commitment to customers.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 25, 2017

Paul Lencioni doesn't like talking about customer service. The fourth-generation owner of Blue Goose Market, a small, independent grocer in Chicago's western suburbs, tosses the "corporate speak," instead focusing on people and how their purchases connect to their lives.

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Mondelez announces efforts to help reduce cocoa deforestation in West Africa

Mars Chocolate to invest $70 million in U.S. supply chain

Rainforest Alliance, UTZ to merge

Sugar reform coalition pans U.S., Mexico sugar deal

Olam’s ‘one-stop tech platform’ improves yield, traceability for 100,000 farmers

Jim Sconza, former president and ceo of Sconza Candy Co., passes away

Gum and mint trends: Kickstarting classic categories

NCA announces 2017 Most Innovative New Product Award winners

Seattle Chocolates stays ahead of the learning curve

Blue Goose Market keeps locals coming back

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