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

ABASTO.COM

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

TIMES-SERIES.CO.UK

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

FOOD-SAFETY.COM

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