French chocolate manufacturer CEMOI is planning to launch a factory in Ivory Coast, targeting the local and West African market, a company official said. CEMOI senior employee in Ivory Coast was quoted by Reuters as saying: "I can ...
Global confectionery company Nestle has announced it will remove artificial flavours and FDA-certified colours, such as Red 40 and Yellow 5, from all of its chocolate confectionery products in the US by the end of 2015. Nestle USA said ...
Nestlé USA is planning to remove artificial flavours and FDA-certified colours from all of its chocolate candy products by the end of this year. The candy manufacturer will avoid using artificial flavours and certified colours, ...
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US-based chocolate manufacturer Hershey has decided to use genetically modified (GM)-free ingredients in its chocolate products. The firm said that its milk chocolate bars as well as chocolate drop 'Kisses' packs would no more contain ...
Valentine's Day brings bonanza for boxed bouquets of blossoms Florists recorded a surge in sales of roses in the week leading up to Valentine's Day, with more people ordering luxurious bouquets of roses packed in boxes. Flower retailers ...
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Hawaiian Host, US-based producers of Hawaiian chocolate covered macadamia nuts, has agreed to acquire Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut from The Hershey Company. An agreement to this effect was signed by Hawaiian Host and Hershey, reports ...
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Confectionery manufacturers should promote chocolate products as an indulgent treat with natural ingredients and sustainable production in order to tap into the chocolate market, according to market research organisation Canadean. ...
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Astor Chocolate has launched the 2015 Astor Chocolate Collection, its own line of branded products that will be available for the hospitality industry. Astor will now add its own name to packages of specialty sweets showcased by the ...
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Luxury chocolate retailer Pure Madness Chocolate has joined forces with lifestyle brandcto offer their products on Frontgate.com. "We are thrilled to establish this partnership with Frontgate," explains Lynn Gonsior, President of Pure ...
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Nestlé hospitality chocolate range changes name and expands to include couverture range Food manufacturer Nestlé Professional’s chocolate range designed for use by chefs in cafes, restaurants and other foodservice ...
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French chocolate and pastry makers are opposing the government's recent proposal to impose health warnings on cakes and chocolates in an attempt to curb rising obesity in the country. The new proposal requires companies to introduce ...
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Cocoa and chocolate products manufacturer Barry Callebaut has introduced Choc-a-like, an addition to its range of compounds for professional bakers, ice cream manufacturers and chocolatiers. The new Choc-a-like line offers a variety of ...
GODIVA Chocolatier, a manufacturer of premium chocolates and related products, has launched new Soft Serve in three flavors across the US. The new Soft Serve is served in a premium Belgian waffle cone dipped in dark or milk Belgian ...
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Cadbury Confectionery Malaysia has recalled two batches of chocolate products which were tested positive for presence of pig DNA, porcine. Health Ministry director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah was quoted by The Star as saying ...
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The UK is a 'nation of chocoholics', according to Mintel Nearly one in six (16 per cent) UK consumers, or around eight million people, eat chocolate every day, and a similar number (17 per cent) do so four to six times a week, according ...
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