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Specialty Food Association: 'Sourcing insulates some chocolate makers from cost increases'

Cocoa prices have risen more than 40% over the past year.

July 20, 2023

Even though inflation has been slowing down for some food products, prices for commodities, such as cocoa, have still been rising.

Dubai aims to become international cacao trading hub

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) plans to launch Cacao Centre.

May 28, 2021

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, plans to launch a state-of-the-art Cacao Centre in Dubai.

NCA: U.S. confectionery market to grow $6 billion in 5 years

Association shares ‘Sweet Insights’ on confectionery marketplace.

Crystal Lindell

October 29, 2014

The U.S. confectionery market is expected to see about $6 billion in increased sales in the next five years, and premium products are driving the growth. But the industry is growing faster globally than it is domestically and commodity costs are impacting costs from the farm to the finished product.

Robert Weidner joins Blommer commodity team

Former Cargill v.p. to develop new sourcing strategy for cocoa and other commodities

Crystal Lindell

July 31, 2013

Robert Weidner has joined the Blommer commodity team as senior strategic sourcing manager.

Imperial Sugar sale under scrutiny

Lawyers claim shareholders might not have gotten a fair price

Crystal Lindell

May 2, 2012

The Imperial Sugar Company has announced that it will be acquired as a subsidiary of Louis Dreyfus Commodities LLC — but at least three law firms feel the shareholders got a raw deal.

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Specialty Food Association: 'Sourcing insulates some chocolate makers from cost increases'

Dubai aims to become international cacao trading hub

NCA: U.S. confectionery market to grow $6 billion in 5 years

Robert Weidner joins Blommer commodity team

Imperial Sugar sale under scrutiny

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