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Cargill, Voyage Foods partner to scale up alternatives to cocoa-based products

Food tech startup Voyage Foods brings in $52M funding

The company has raised $94M in funding to date.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
May 9, 2024

Bay Area food innovation company Voyage Foods, maker of cocoa-free chocolate, has closed a round of $52M, bringing its total funding to $94M.


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Better Sour taps CPG industry veteran as SVP of sales

Better Sour taps CPG industry veteran as SVP of sales

Steve Wangler joins the company amidst a period of growth.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
May 9, 2024

Wangler brings more than four decades of experience in CPG, most recently as VP of sales at The Good Crisp Company.
 


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In memorium: Rob Auerbach, owner/CEO, Candyrific

In memorium: Rob Auerbach, owner/CEO, CandyRific

The businessman passed away on May 7.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
May 8, 2024

Auerbach was a toy and novelty candy creator for more than 40 years, with many historic items reaching the market. 


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Nestlé ITR targets further growth in Asia Pacific region

Nestlé ITR targets further growth in Asia Pacific region

The brand heads to TFWA Asia Pacific Conference & Exhibition.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
May 8, 2024
Portfolio newcomer Nestlé Sustainably Sourced Cocoa set to hit the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition spotlight.
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Ferrero opens its first chocolate factory in North America

Ferrero opens its first chocolate factory in North America

The brand expanded its Bloomington, IL campus by 70,000 square feet.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
May 8, 2024

The $75M project is part of Ferrero's ongoing investment and expansion in the market.


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Mars debuts multi-million dollar sustainable dairy plan

Mars debuts multi-million dollar sustainable dairy plan

The company aims to reduce the carbon footprint of its dairy sourcing.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
May 7, 2024

The new plan will help cut methane as part of the company's net zero by 2050 ambition.


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SmartSweets releases inaugural consumer candy survey

SmartSweets releases inaugural consumer candy survey

The survey highlights key consumer behavior insights.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
May 7, 2024

With a growing interest in healthier candy options, the brand is taking a deep dive into consumer preferences and behaviors surrounding candy consumption.


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Starburst launches campaign of 'endless possibilities'

Starburst launches campaign of 'endless possibilities'

The new ad was created with the help of generative AI.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
May 7, 2024

For the first time in 12 years, Starburst has debuted a brand new campaign that encourages fans to see and experience the joy of endless possibility. 


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ISM 2024: More exhibitors, diversity

ISM reports growth in 2025 exhibitors, exhibition space

85% of the previous year's space is already booked.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
May 6, 2024

Compared to the number of applications received by the end of the early bird phase of ISM 2024, Koelnmesse is registering an 8% increase. 


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The Functional Chocolate Co. expands retail distribution

The Functional Chocolate Co. expands retail distribution

Its products can now be found at The Vitamin Shoppe, Super Supplements locations.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
May 2, 2024

The company offers naturally vegan and gluten-free dark chocolate paired with a proprietary blend of condition-specific nutraceuticals: vitamins, minerals, botanicals, and amino acids.


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