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Health enhancing brand Cheerful Budda has launched three new superfood lattes and a superfood hot chocolate in Holland & Barrett. 

Belgian-Swiss chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut plans to build a $104m speciality chocolate factory in Ontario, Canada.

Whittard of Chelsea has unveiled a limited edition tropical hot chocolate offering – Pina Colada hot chocolate – to celebrate the summer season. 

Mondelēz International has reported 7.3% growth in first-quarter net revenue to $7.76bn, "driven by higher pricing and strong volume growth".

Finsbury Food Group has extended its partnership with Diageo-owned brand Gordon's to launch gin-inspired cupcakes in the UK.

Mars Wrigley is building a new "multimillion-dollar" R&D hub next to its existing Global Innovation Center on Goose Island in Chicago.

Ice cream brand Halo Top is expanding its portfolio with the launch of its Chocolate Cake Batter flavoured ice cream, featuring a new recipe.

The Hershey Company, which produces Kit Kat bars under licence in the US, has unveiled a new muffin-inspired variant of the classic wafer treat.

Mondelēz International has appointed its senior VP of growth for North America, Jay Cooper, to President, Northern Europe.

Dream Pops has expanded its confectionery market with the launch of both Dream Pop's plant-based chocolate-coated snacks and syrups.

Selecta has partnered with Mars Wrigley to introduce a new generation of intelligent vending machines at locations across the UK and Europe.

Callebaut has launched a plant-based range of chocolate, aimed specifically for chefs and artisans to create "the next generations of chocolate gourmets".