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Pluri acquires cultivated cocoa start-up Kokomodo

Pluri acquires cultivated cocoa start-up Kokomodo

Pluri has completed the acquisition of a 71% stake in Kokomodo, an agri-food-tech company specialising in the production of cultivated cocoa.

Nestlé and OFI launch agroforestry partnership to transform cocoa farming

Nestlé and OFI launch agroforestry partnership to transform cocoa farming

Nestlé and Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) have announced their largest joint agroforestry initiative to date, a partnership aimed at transforming cocoa farming.

Koa and Altinmarka debut new cocoa fruit-sweetened product line

Koa and Altinmarka debut new cocoa fruit-sweetened product line

Koa has partnered with Altinmarka to launch Cacaonly, a new product line made with upcycled cocoa fruit pulp.

OFI, Rikolto and GIZ launch ‘climate-smart’ cocoa project in Ecuador

OFI, Rikolto and GIZ launch ‘climate-smart’ cocoa project in Ecuador

The project aims to support farmers to mitigate against and adapt to the impacts of climate change on cocoa production.

Cargill to close cocoa facility, impacting over 100 jobs

Cargill to close cocoa facility, impacting over 100 jobs

Cargill has announced plans to permanently close its cocoa and chocolate facility in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, this summer.

‘World-first’ energy drink made with cocoa juice, Koalimo, launches in Germany

‘World-first’ energy drink made with cocoa juice, Koalimo, launches in Germany

Koawach has unveiled Koalimo, claimed to be the world’s first caffeinated soft drink made with cocoa fruit juice.

Snacking sector faces challenges but M&A activity thrives

Snacking sector faces challenges but M&A activity thrives

Drawing on data from Houlihan Lokey's Q3 2024 Snacking Market Update, FoodBev’s Sian Yates examines the resilience of the sector.

November 2024 Crunchtime poll: Cocoa

November 2024 Crunchtime poll: Cocoa

This month's Crunchtime podcast topic is 'Cocoa'. Vote for a sub-topic now and shape the direction of our content for the next episode.

White Bridge Investments sells Nutkao Group to Teralys

White Bridge Investments sells Nutkao Group to Teralys

White Bridge Investments has sold its portfolio company, Nutkao Group – a producer of chocolate and nut products – to Teralys.

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