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Tony's Chocolonely and Ben & Jerry's have partnered to launch two new chocolate bar flavours and a milk chocolate caramel sea salt-flavoured ice cream pint.

Hershey has been sued by a consumer who alleges the company has sold chocolate containing harmful levels of lead and cadmium, according to Reuters.

Mondelēz International has invented a new technology that could support the creation of lower-sugar, fat- and calorie- versions of its chocolate bars.

Frankford Candy and Dunkin' have collaborated to release new limited-edition chocolate sweets inspired by Dunkin's beverages and donuts.

Ben & Jerry's and Tony Chocolonely have collaborated to release chocolate and ice cream innovations with a fully traceable cocoa supply chain.

Cargill has released a new Bright White chocolate solution, which the company says has "an extraordinary white colour" for visual appeal.

Nestlé has announced the launch of new chilled snack bars that combine creamy peanut, almond and cashew nut butters with chocolate.

Dessert manufacturer Vittles Foods has teamed up with Mondelēz to introduce a range of Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Brownies.

Barry Callebaut-owned Dutch brand Van Houten has announced the launch of a new powdered chocolate drink made from ruby chocolate.