Barry Callebaut inaugurated its new state-of-the-art processing unit at its Zone 4C Société Africaine de Cacao (SACO) plant in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on March 29, 2019.

Barry Callebaut has published its Action Plan under the Cocoa and Forests Initiative (CFI) Frameworks for Action.

Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate business and Smet, a Belgium-based supplier of chocolate and sweets decorations to the food service and confectionery markets, have announced their intent to bring together their global gourmet chocolate activities.

Available in four varieties, including Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds, Milk Chocolate Covered Almonds, Milk Chocolate Covered Almonds and Milk Chocolate Coverage Peanuts, these snack-ready nuts have only 1g sugar per serving.

Global food and agri-business Olam International Limited announced that it has acquired an 85 percent share of YTS Holdings Pte Limited for a consideration of USD $90 million, which is 100 percent owner of PT. Bumitangerang Mesindotama (“BT Cocoa”).

Crafted with real fruit and premium, quality chocolate, this delicious new offering is available in four flavors: Strawberries in Milk Chocolate, Mango in Dark Chocolate, Blueberries in Dark Chocolate and Banana in Milk Chocolate.

The Barry Callebaut Group has announced that it has successfully closed the acquisition of Inforum, a leading Russian B2B producer of chocolate, compound coatings and fillings.

According to Innova Market Insights, one of the top trends of 2019 will be “adventurous consumers” on the lookout for new and unusual flavor experiences.

Cargill has outlined its plan to eliminate deforestation from its cocoa supply chain.