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Cocoa farmers still aren’t making enough money

Cocoa Barometer review shows young farmers no longer replacing older farmers due to extremely low wages.

Alison Soley

July 1, 2015

Cocoa sustainability is in trouble — because it’s not providing a sustainable income for cocoa farmers.

Mars to expand Georgia and Albany facilities, close Toronto site

Candy maker to produce more Obit and Excel gum in Georgia, goodnessknows in Albany.

Alison Soley

June 25, 2015

Mars is expanding its presence in the U.S. as it looks to shut down a facility in Canada early next year.

Mondelez brings holographic displays to grocery stores

Holographic displays will feature official snacks from the U.S. soccer campaign.

Alison Soley

June 24, 2015

Forget drone mail delivery systems, robotic vacuum cleaners, and self-driving cars — the real excitement is happening in your local grocery store.

Ferrero Int’l acquires Thorntons for $177 million

Recent changes for both companies lead to mutually beneficial deal.

Alison Soley

June 24, 2015

The Italian company known for Ferrero Rocher chocolates, Nutella spread, and Tic Tac has agreed to buy British chocolate retailer Thorntons for $177 million.

WCF

One-on-one: 11 questions for WCF President Bill Guyton

Guyton, of the World Cocoa Foundation, talks climate change, listening to cocoa farmers, and his legacy.

Curtis Vreeland

June 24, 2015

Guyton discusses how his background in the Peace Corp shaped his perspective, what motivates corporations to pursue sustainability, and the future of the WCF.

Hershey partners with Energize Learning, Project Peanut Butter to feed school children in Ghana

Program aims to reach 50,000 school children by 2016.

Alison Soley

June 23, 2015

The Hershey Co. is hoping to help nourish school children in Ghana with a peanut-based supplement.

Loacker celebrates 90th anniversary with American Road Trip campaign

Company to visit six cities, conclude in New York City on July 3

Alison Soley

June 23, 2015

Where the wafer meets the road — Loacker’s is celebrating its 90th anniversary through its American Road Trip campaign this summer.

Hershey to cut 300 jobs, struggles with growth in China

The Hershey Co. also introduces new Global Leadership Team.

Alison Soley

June 22, 2015

The Hershey Co. is planning to cut 300 jobs by the end of 2015, as it takes steps allow for future growth.

Cargill expands Belgium chocolate facility

The Mouscron-based facility will double production capacity of chocolate products.

Alison Soley

June 22, 2015

Cargill is opening a newly expanded chocolate facility in Mouscron, Belgium, with hopes of reaffirming its commitment to the future success of its customers.

Barry Callebaut introduces latest Chocolate Academy center in Tokyo

Move marks 19th Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy Center in the world, fourth in Asia Pacific.

Alison Soley

June 22, 2015

Barry Callebaut is about to make the world a little bit sweeter — with the newest addition to its string of 19 Chocolate Academy Centers around the world.

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