Chocolate News
Why a global cocoa crunch will sour chocolate for years to come
SMH.COM.AU Chocolate lovers already feeling the sting of high prices should brace for worse: costs will continue to rise as global cocoa supplies are at their lowest level in two decades. But spare a thought for cocoa farmers in west Africa, battling poor weather, crippling crop diseases as well as local and international governments – all while missing out on their fair share of the price hike.94% of Americans Will Eat Chocolate and Candy for Halloween
According to a recent survey from the National Confectioners Association (NCA), 94% will share chocolate and candy with friends and family, demonstrating the unparalleled consumer demand fueling remarkable retail trends like “Summerween” and “Aug-tober.”
Chocolate prices soar in bad news for Halloween revellers
Chocolate prices soared by 11% in the year to August in bad news for households ahead of Halloween, figures show.
FDA Sampling Finds Milk in 6.2 Percent of ‘Dairy-Free’ Chocolate Products
A recent sampling assignment conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found 6.2 percent of dark chocolate and chocolate-containing products labeled as “dairy-free” to contain milk, although all samples positive for milk were also labeled with some form of milk allergen advisory statement (e.g., “made in a facility that also processes milk”).
Happy National Choose Your Chocolate Day! September 16, 2024