We recently connected with Chris Beetge, president of Europe, Middle East, and North Africa, ofi, to chat about its new solar-powered cocoa warehouse.

The company just announced that more than 250 employees will be laid off due to the closure.

Whilst the humble chocolate egg has long been a staple of Easter celebrations, brands are also experimenting with more unique product offerings.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from industry thought leaders about the innovative products, expanding channels, and evolving consumer behaviors at the core of the industry’s growth.

84.51°, the retail data science, insights, and media company found that 57% of Easter basket item purchases are impulse, with the shopper deciding what to buy while shopping.

Louie will have a starring role in the 2025 Bunny Tryouts commercial and will take home $7,000 in prize money.

Potential solutions to revitalize the cocoa sector are on the horizon, spearheaded by two Italian startups actively involved in the FoodSeed program.

The family-owned company has recently founded a new subsidiary in Chicago.

This year marks the 30^th anniversary of the Fairtrade Mark in the UK, and the Fairtrade Foundation will be celebrating the achievements of the movement with events and campaigns.

The Chicago facility, which opened in 1939, is the original manufacturing plant of the Blommer group.