Hershey expanding Learn to Grow program to Nigeria 07.16.2013 By Eric Schroeder Initiative to train farmers on growing certified cocoa originated in Ghana in 2012.Read More
Nine-month sales volumes soar at cocoa products maker 07.05.2013 By Eric Schroeder But revenues slip 0.5% at Barry Callebaut.Read More
Barry Callebaut closes acquisition of Petra’s cocoa business 07.01.2013 By Jeff Gelski Estimated annual sales volume will jump to 1.6 million tonnesRead More
ADM in talks to sell cocoa business 06.21.2013 By Ron Sterk Reports indicate business may be worth about $2 billion.Read More
Mid-year commodity outlook 06.17.2013 By Ron Sterk Ingredient prices mixed as supply picture brightensRead More
ADM receives sustainable palm oil certification in Europe 06.11.2013 By Jeff Gelski U.K. facility will offer 100% segregated, certified palm oil.Read More
Cargill adds certified sustainable options for chocolate 06.06.2013 By Jeff Gelski UTZ Certified, Rainforest Alliance and Fair Trade certifications are available for cocoa powder and chocolate brands.Read More
Agreement has Mondelez investing in sustainable cocoa 06.04.2013 By Jeff Gelski A pilot program in the Ivory Coast will include nearly 4,000 farmers.Read More
Cargill begins constructing cocoa facility in Indonesia 05.08.2013 By Jeff Gelski Investment comes amid growing demand for cocoa in AsiaRead More
Cocoa grindings post surprise increase 04.19.2013 By Ron Sterk First quarter grind up 5.8%; trade expected 2% decrease.Read More