Blue Stripes and Nick DiGiovanni Break Guinness World Record for Largest Chocolate Bar Ever Made

January 2, 2025 Blue Stripes

The mission when embarking on this record-breaking achievement was to raise awareness about the global cacao crisis and inspire sustainable innovation in the chocolate industry. The project brings attention to the mission of Blue Stripes – using whole cacao to combat challenges faced by cacao farmers worldwide and creates a conversation on the potential of utilizing the cacao fruit and shell that is typically discarded during the traditional chocolate making process.

Mondelez Made a Takeover Approach for Hershey

Hershey hired advisors to help it respond to the interest, said one of the people. Mondelez made the approach shortly after Hershey reported third-quarter earnings that missed analyst expectations last month, said the person.

How Climate Change Ties to World Chocolate Output and Higher Prices

November 27, 2024 Noël Fletcher, Forbes

Environmental disruptions due to climate change are causing cacao trees to die, raising chocolate prices and underscoring the need for sustainable cocoa efforts in the U.S. and Europe.

Mondelēz International to Acquire Evirth, a China Leader in Fast-Growing Cakes and Pastries

September 26, 2024 Mondelez International, Inc.

Mondelēz International, Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire a significant majority stake in Evirth, a leading manufacturer of cakes and pastries in China. The move represents an important step forward in Mondelēz’s strategy to accelerate growth in the cakes and pastries category – a core focus for the company, alongside chocolate and biscuits.

3 Textures Taking the Spotlight in Pastry, Baked Goods & Chocolate Innovations

August 22, 2024 Taste Tomorrow by Puratos

From ooey-gooey-filled donuts to flaky XXL croissants and ultra-fluffy brioche buns, texture defines consumer choices today.