Chocolate

Heavy Rain Boosts Ivory Coast Cocoa Mid-Crop, But Raises Fears Of Mould

Heavy rain in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa-growing regions last week will spur growth of the April-to-September mid-crop but could cause mouldy beans, farme...

Rain And Sunshine Strengthen Ivory Coast's Cocoa Mid-Crop, Farmers Say

A mix of abundant rain and sunny spells in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa-growing regions last week has boosted the April-to-September mid-crop, farmers said.

Barry Callebaut To Set Up Distribution Network In South Africa

Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut has announced that it is setting up a local, direct distribution network in South Africa.

Ghana Cocoa Output To Slide 31% In 2021/22

Cocoa production in Ghana is expected to fall by at least 31% in 2021/22 from the season before due to growing conditions described by one exporter as &quo...

Barry Callebaut Extends Supply Agreement With Grupo Bimbo

Barry Callebaut has renewed its long-term supply agreement with Mexican baked goods company Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V., which is celebrating its 75th anniv...

Barry Callebaut Sees ‘Strong’ Growth In First Half

Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut has reported ‘strong’ growth in sales volume driven by its performance across all regions in the first half of...

Ferrero Asks Americans To Dispose Of Some Kinder Products Over Salmonella Fears

Ferrero asked US consumers to dispose of some Kinder chocolate products not authorised for distribution in the country, warning they could be from the batc...

More Rain Needed For Start Of Ivory Coast Cocoa Mid-Crop, Farmers Say

Rain was below average in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa-growing regions last week, with more downpours needed to strengthen the April-to-September mid-crop,...