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The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) announces nine new members from Belgium, Canada, Germany, Nigeria, Switzerland, and the United States.  The diverse companies join cocoa and chocolate manufacturers, processors, supply chain managers, and other companies worldwide that…Read More »

West Africa supplies roughly 70% of the world’s cocoa and Côte d’Ivoire ranks as the largest producer and leading exporter on the world market. It’s a cash crop responsible for everything from chocolate, to pharmaceuticals and…Read More »

Entry: Holly Houston, World Cocoa Foundation WCF CLP Farmer Cooperative CABB in Buyo, Côte d’Ivoire, Management team with Socodevi training agent and TechnoServe business advisor. In early September, I had the opportunity to accompany our partners…Read More »

19 Sep 2012 — The Hershey Company announced that the world’s most technologically advanced chocolate making facility – a $300 million investment in Hershey, Pa., that positions the company for its next 100 years of global…Read More »

Four power brands, three priority markets and two innovation platforms will drive growth for Mondelez’s chocolate segment, according to the firm’s category head. Read the full article

TORONTO — Many Canadians reach for chocolate each week, but a new study commissioned by Nestlé shows Canucks aren’t knowledgeable about the commodity and are unaware of the threats to the global cocoa supply, due to…Read More »

The venerable Vancouver confectioner — well known for quality milk and dark chocolates in distinctive purple packaging, not to mention those cute little hedgehogs — is breaking down culinary boundaries with seasonal and specialty treats designed…Read More »

Hershey, PA — Brent Cotten has been appointed director of customer and industry affairs for The Hershey Co.   The company reports he will be its representative at U.S. trade associations and shows and customer events…Read More »

With 23 years in the food industry, Chris McGrath is responsible for balancing the environmental, social and economic considerations across Kraft Foods’ global portfolio, helping to ensure that sustainability is a part of every business decision.…Read More »

The developing markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China will drive sales for Kraft’s global snacks business Mondelez International, according to CEO Irene Rosenfeld.   Read the full article