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West African cocoa has been scorned by craft chocolate makers, but a project in Sierra Leone and one potentially taking off in Liberia are proving that the region has plenty to offer to the bean to bar market One could sometimes be forgiven for thinking that the cocoa in almost all bean to bar or […]

Scientists have discovered what they believe could form an alternative to the use of cocoa butter in the chocolate industry. A study explored the potential of a wild mango, Mangifera sylvatica, an under-utilised fruit in southeast Asia, as a new cocoa butter alternative (CBA). Analyses showed that wild mango butter has a light-coloured fat with

The Hershey Company has unveiled Cocoa for Good, a sustainable cocoa strategy to address issues facing cocoa-growing communities, including poverty, poor nutrition and vulnerable ecosystems. Hershey said it is seeking to bring positive change in these areas through collaborative programmes, partnerships and significant investment, including a US$0.5 billion commitment by 2030. “A sustainable cocoa supply depends

A consumer class action has been filed in the federal district court of Massachusetts, alleging that Hershey’s has been misleading consumers by failing to disclose alleged child labour in its supply chains to consumers at the point of purchase. Similar class action lawsuits have now also been brought against Mars and Nestlé in the same

Barry Callebaut has launched its first ‘Forever Chocolate’ pilot project in Indonesia, the first of a series of five pilot programmes in producing countries. Oliver Von Hagen, who is responsible for leading the projects, said “Problems in the cocoa supply chain have been clearly identified, but the solutions to these problems are not so evident.

Inspired by wine, coffee and craft beer, Barry Callebaut has introduced a sensory language and tasting ritual for chocolate. The chocolate sensory language is based on the new book ‘Hidden Persuaders in Cocoa and Chocolate’, written by scientists from Barry Callebaut and Givaudan. It is hoped that the sensory language and tasting ritual will enable

Ferrero Group has reached an agreement which will see it acquire the US confectionery business of Nestlé for US$2.8 billion in cash. Nestlé’s US confectionery business generated sales of approximately US$900 million in 2016. Ferrero will acquire more than 20 American brands with a rich heritage and strong awareness, including iconic chocolate brands such as

A review of 19 randomized clinical trials has found that consumption of cocoa, and compounds called flavanols, may improve some biomarkers related to lipids and insulin resistance. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of cocoa consumption reveals some further pieces of supporting evidence. The meta-analysis in Journal of Nutrition, an