US chocolate manufacturer Hershey has expanded its Learn to Grow program to Nigeria in partnership with IDH and Source Trust to train farmers to grow certified cocoa, which will be used by Hershey in its products worldwide. The Hershey ...
Tags: Sustainable Cocoa, Food
The Alustra Woven Textures Custom Shades Collection, the innovative alternative to solar screens and woven wood shades, was introduced at both offices of Vogue Window Fashion in New York City & New Jersey locations. The custom shades ...
Tags: Textile
The United Nation (UN) food standards body Codex Alimentarius has set new standards on fruit, vegetables, fish and fishery products and animal feed to protect the health of consumers worldwide. Codex Alimentarius has also unveiled codes ...
Tags: Food Products, Safety Standards
Playtex Bras, one of America’s best-selling bra brands, is launching its most comprehensive marketing effort with a new campaign, Be Uniquely You. The campaign celebrates women’s uniqueness and individuality and reinforces ...
Tags: Playtex, Apparel, Women's Clothes
Swiss cocoa and chocolate products manufacturer Barry Callebaut has completed the acquisition of the cocoa ingredients business of Singapore-based Petra Foods for $860m. This acquisition makes Barry Callebaut the world's leading cocoa and ...
Tags: Cocoa Ingredients, Food
US-based agri-processing company Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is in negotiations to sell its cocoa business which is estimated to be worth $2bn, as part of its efforts to focus on its grains portfolio such as corn, and oilseeds, including ...
Tags: ADM, Agriculture&Food, Cocoa Business
Clif Bar & Company, a US-based producer of organic foods and drinks, has expanded its flagship product line with the launch of a new flavor- Sierra Trail Mix. According to the company, Sierra Trail Mix is the first CLIF Bar flavor made ...
Tags: Sierra Trail Mix, Food
The European Commission (EC) has approved the proposed acquisition of the Cocoa Ingredients division of Singapore-based Petra Foods by Swiss confectionery firm Barry Callebaut for $950m. The investigation conducted by the Commission ...
Tags: Ingredients Division, Food
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) is investing $3m to support cocoa improvement projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The initiative will use a range of methods including internet resources, mobile phone technology and microfinance ...
Tags: Cocoa, Agriculture, Food
Marasu's Petit Fours is recalling certain batch codes of Harrods Chocolatier Dark Chocolate as they contain soy which is not mentioned on the label, according to the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA). The recall affects Harrods Chocolatier ...
US chocolate manufacturer Hershey has announced that its CocoaLink mobile technology program is expanding to Ivory Coast, the world’s largest producer of cocoa. The CocoaLink program provides farm training through low-cost messages ...
Tags: chocolate, Mobile Technology
Nestlé USA has announced that it will source 100% certified cocoa beans for the entire line of everyday Nestlé Crunch bars - the company’s 75 year old flagship confections brand. With this move, the company has ...
Tags: Cocoa Beans, Crunch Bars
The NACD Awards Committee is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 Annual NACD Package Awards Competition. The judging for the 50th Annual competition was held on Mar. 7, 2013 in Chicago. Judges examined and evaluated packages in ...
International fast food chain Wendy's has launched a new sweet treat, Frosty Waffle Cone, in North America. The new product combines Wendy's Frosty with a crispy waffle cone. The company noted that Wendy's Frosty Waffle Cone is made ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food, fast food
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