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World Chocolate Masters Competition

admin — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:17:24 +0000

Currently World Chocolate Masters from around the world are competiting in the WCM competition.
October 19-21, 2011
FINALS – Paris, France

World Chocolate Masters

2-3 Feb 2011 Spain
27 Feb – 1 Mar 2011 Scandinavia
15-17 March 2011 Russia
10 Feb 2011 China
23-25 Feb 2011 Eastern Europe
18-19 March 2011 Singapore

To be announced Austria

Chocolatier Jacques Torres gives tour of his NYC factory

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:22:55 +0000

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Jacques Torres

To Die For YumSugar article:

NCA discusses trade with Mexico

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:17:56 +0000

“NCA pushes for favorable trade environment with Mexico
Representatives from NCA, Hershey, Mars and Kraft met with top officials in Mexico’s Department of Commerce recently to discuss the integrated nature of the Mexican and U.S. confectionery industries. NCA members expressed a strong desire to work cooperatively with Mexico on trade issues of mutual concern, including a possible duty on confectionery in retaliation to a U.S. trucking policy that hurts Mexican truckers. In 2009, the U.S. exported over $170M of confectionery products to Mexico while Mexico exported over $600M to the U.S.”

Nestle sees emerging Middle Class in Africa as opportunity for growth

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:10:31 +0000

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Nestle expanding their investments in Africa.

Mike Stones, 06-Jul-2010 – Food Navigator

Cocoabean Chocolatier bringing “spicy” chocolate to markets worldwide

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:03:56 +0000

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“Come October, the gourmet chocolate company that manufactures chocolates for leading brands in India like Coffee Day, Metro cash & Carry, Chocolate Room and Cookie Man will launch its own brand in the Dubai market and later take it across the world.

Eight flavours that include pepper, chilli, ginger, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, clove and mace will be sold under the Cacobean brand, globally.”

The Financial Express

Rajesh Ravi

Washington State Candy Tax Repeal underway – 240,000 signatures needed by July 3, 2010

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:56:14 +0000

American Beverage Association has backed the Repeal.

Hershey & Chocolate Sales and Supplies CSS hosted a month long promotion at the Kuala Lumpur International airport

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:59:46 +0000

“Travel retailer Chocolate Sales and Supplies (CSS) has hosted a month-long Hershey’s promotion in the Choc Stop International duty-free store at Kuala Lumpur International airport’s satellite building.”

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Rare Chuao Cocoa bean used by Utah Chocoltier and premiered at Fancy Food Show in New York

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:08:14 +0000

“In the chocolate world, the “crown jewel” of all cocoa beans is the rare Chuao, which is grown in a lush valley in Venezuela and sun dried on the patio of a centuries-old church.

Only a few chocolate makers in the world have ever been able to buy or use this highly prized bean. None have ever been from America — until now.

Art Pollard, owner of Utah-based Amano Artisan Chocolate, will unveil a 2-ounce Chuao dark chocolate bar to the world on Sunday, June 27, at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City.”

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Kraft Foods sells Polish candy business – it acquired through the acquisition of Cadbury – to Japanese – Lotte Group

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:59:32 +0000

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M&M’s Store in Vegas expanding – adding printing station – customers can create custom candies

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:47:33 +0000

“M&M’s World, located at the Showcase Mall on the Strip, is adding 3,300 square feet of retail space. The expansion is expected to be complete in August.”

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