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Cocoa bottleneck in Ivory Coast signals supply risk for global chocolate makers

Cocoa bottleneck in Ivory Coast signals supply risk for global chocolate makers

Reuters has reported that cocoa stocks in the Ivory Coast are piling up as exporters resist the fixed farmgate price, disrupting global chocolate supply.

Ferrero targets premium snacking demand with Kinder Bueno Dark launch

Ferrero targets premium snacking demand with Kinder Bueno Dark launch

Ferrero UK is launching Kinder Bueno Dark, aiming to tap into premium dark chocolate demand while driving incremental value for retailers.

Barry Callebaut to invest €250m in world’s largest chocolate plant in Belgium

Barry Callebaut to invest €250m in world’s largest chocolate plant in Belgium

Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut will invest €250 million over several years to upgrade and future-proof its Wieze factory in Belgium.

Nestlé extends KitKat range with cookie dough flavour to drive growth across formats

Nestlé extends KitKat range with cookie dough flavour to drive growth across formats

Nestlé has launched a cookie dough flavour extension across its KitKat chocolate bar range in the UK, as the group leans on familiar, indulgent flavours.

OFI launches artisan-style single-origin cocoa liquors for industrial chocolate makers

OFI launches artisan-style single-origin cocoa liquors for industrial chocolate makers

Global cocoa supplier OFI is launching single-origin cocoa liquors to deliver artisan-level flavour precision at industrial scale for premium chocolate makers.

Lindt expands Easter portfolio with new premium chocolate launches

Lindt expands Easter portfolio with new premium chocolate launches

Lindt & Sprüngli is rolling out a series of Easter products across the UK and selected European markets, expanding its seasonal portfolio with twists on classic offerings.

Ritter Sport grows premium nut segment with Roasted Peanut launch in UK

Ritter Sport grows premium nut segment with Roasted Peanut launch in UK

UK chocolate brand Ritter Sport has introduced Roasted Peanut, a new addition to its premium nut portfolio, to grow the nut chocolate segment.

Barry Callebaut names former Unilever boss as CEO amid weaker cocoa sales

Barry Callebaut names former Unilever boss as CEO amid weaker cocoa sales

The Swiss chocolate and cocoa processor has appointed former Unilever executive Hein Schumacher as its new chief executive officer, effective 26 Jan 2026.

Terry’s targets Easter growth with first marble chocolate orange egg

Terry’s targets Easter growth with first marble chocolate orange egg

Terry’s Chocolate is expanding its Easter range with a new shell egg as it looks to translate its Christmas dominance into seasonal growth in the UK chocolate market.

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