Cocoa-certifying organization UTZ has intensified its partnership with the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI), an organization focused on protecting children in cocoa-growing communities.

Growing demand for natural ingredients amongst consumers has only stimulated price volatility onto an already tinder-box market. Is there no end in sight regarding price increases?

Snack bar manufacturer KIND Healthy Foods has branched into the fruit snacks category by introducing KIND Fruit Bites, made with fruit and no added sugar.

Chuao Chocolatier, maker of culinary-driven, Fair Trade-certified chocolate, has launched the California Collective, a decadent line of chocolate bars embodying the essence of California living.

Lebanese manufacturer The Mastika Gum Co. has expanded the distribution of Mastika, its award-winning mastic-flavored chewing gum.

Arne Frank, ceo of Swedish fats and oils supplier AAK, has died, the company announced Tuesday.

Nourish Snacks, led and founded by nutritionist Joy Bauer, has relaunched its line of granola bites with two new flavors, new packaging and a new brand positioning.

The Indian and Chinese chocolate markets are among those expected to see the most growth over the next few years, research shows.