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Mane Arzeda

MANE Advances Next-Gen Sugar Reduction

Discover how MANE is revolutionizing sugar reduction with its exclusive global license for ViaLeaf Reb M technology.
Cocoa

Cocoa Rally Signals Future Risk

Cocoa Radar has highlighted how the cocoa market has delivered another powerful reminder that sentiment can shift far faster than underlying fundamentals.
Cocoa Tool

WCF Launches Cocoa Deforestation Risk Tool

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), together with the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) (the Alliance), today announced the publication of a new Active Deforestation Risk Assessment (DRA) Methodology for cocoa supply chains.
Luker Cocoa

Luker Chocolate Reflects on Sustainability Milestones

To mark World Chocolate Day (7 July), Colombian B4B (business-for-business) chocolate manufacturer Luker Chocolate is celebrating the work set out in its 2024/2025 sustainability Report, Adapting, Transforming and Evolving, first published in April this year.
Litter

16% Litter Reduction Backed by Major Brands

Behaviour change pilot backed by major brands cuts litter by 16% – unlocking cleaner communities and commercial opportunity Keep Britain Tidy programme with KFC, Mars Wrigley, McDonald’s and Nestlé delivers measurable impact and a scalable model for councils. 
Lindt

Cocoa Price Surge Tests Lindt’s Pricing Power

According to CocoaRadar Market Intelligence, Lindt & Sprüngli is on course for its weakest quarterly stock market performance in 17 years, underlining growing evidence that the chocolate industry’s ability to pass record cocoa costs through to consumers is beginning to weaken.
Kind milestone

KIND Snacks Announces Major Milestone

In 2023, KIND took a significant step toward future proofing its hero ingredient, almonds, by launching the KIND Almond Acres Initiative
Mars Science

Mars Invests in Future Scientists

Mars, Incorporated has announced it is renewing its partnership with the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, and awarding the organisation a three-year, €1.5M grant through the Mars Impact Fund.
Cocoa Tree

WCF Explains Cost of Protecting Forests

In a recent publication from the World Cocoa Foundation, Youssouf N’djoré, WCF Country Director, Côte d’Ivoire, discusses standards, data and the cost of protecting forests…
YumEarth

ACON Acquires Organic Confectionery Brand YumEarth

ACON Investments, L.L.C. and its affiliates have announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in YumEarth, a fast-growing organic confectionery brand known for its allergy-friendly candy with clean, simple ingredients. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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