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European bakery products manufacturer Baker & Baker is launching a new Cadbury Mini Eggs chocolate cookie, which has been created in the run-up to Easter.

In the run-up to valentine’s day brands are releasing a selection of themed products and gift sets, from gold covered chocolate to prosecco.

Tcho, a craft chocolate maker based in Berkeley, California, US, is introducing a limited-edition spicy nacho-inspired chocolate called Choco Natchos. 

Tcho, a craft chocolate maker based in Berkeley, California, US, is introducing a limited-edition spicy nacho-inspired chocolate called Choco Natchos. 

Morinaga-owned confectionery brand Hi-Chew has added new dessert-inspired sweets to its portfolio, called Hi-Chew Dessert Mix.

Planet A Foods and Voyage Foods, two start-ups that are developing cocoa-free chocolate, have announced recent successful funding raises.

 Conagra Brands-owned brand Mrs. Butterworth's, has teamed up with Dunkin' to launch a new glazed doughnut-flavoured pancake syrup.

FoodBev speaks to Massimo Sabatini, CEO of Foreverland, an Italian company that produces a sustainable alternative to chocolate without using cocoa.

Mondelēz International has launched a new limited-edition flavour into the US market under its Oreo brand.

Nestlé has introduced the first KitKat made with cocoa mass from beans grown by farmer families participating in the company's income accelerator programme.

Mars has opened a new 44,000-square-foot global research and development hub at its site in Goose Island, Chicago, US, the result of a $42m investment.

Lir Chocolates has announced a new product joining its Baileys Chocolate range with the introduction of Birthday Cake Truffles.