ADM Cocoa’s deZaan brand has launch TRUEDARK, a dark, natural (nonalkalized) cocoa powder.

Effective Oct. 1, Antoine de Saint-Affrique will take over from Juergen Steinemann as CEO of the Swiss maker of chocolate and cocoa products.

While tradition remains strong in the mature desserts segment, portion control, gluten-free and clean label, along with new flavor-forward profiles, continue to make inroads.

While the classics are still cornerstones of the cookie category, new flavors and formulations continue to vie for more market share.

The acquisition will enable the Barry Callebaut Group to future expand its North American portfolio of specialty and nut-based products for its gourmet and industrial businesses. 

Snack and bakery manufacturers can add nutrition, flavor and overall interest to their products via fruit ingredients, nuts and other inclusions.

Gigi Brienza joins the Massachusetts-based provider of organic food ingredients.

Cargill Inc. signs a formal partnership agreement to support Mondelez International’s Cocoa Life program.