These superfood blends with the debut of Organic Cognitive Cacao and Coffee with Matcha, MCTs & Mushrooms, an organic beverage mix that reimagines two pick-me-ups.
Chocolate confection processors faced skyrocketing 2024 cocoa prices following intense rain and severe drought conditions in West Africa’s cacao growing regions. Not surprisingly, confectionery innovation was flat in 2024, with double-digit declines in new product introductions.
Renude added Reishi Cacao, a supercharged hot chocolate, to its innovative lineup, which also includes Chaga Matcha, expanding its offerings to support a broad range of health-conscious consumers.
The initiative uses biotechnology to sustainably produce cacao bioactives and support genetic research to improve cacao plant varieties
January 20, 2023
Cacao contains biologically active compounds that support healthy digestion, cardiovascular health, cognition and immunity while reducing risk of inflammation and diabetes.
New snack will carry on-pack Upcycled Food Certification
October 28, 2021
The new addition to the CaPao portfolio combines upcycled cacaofruit with oats and puffed quinoa into portable snack squares that are zesty and sweet, crispy yet chewy, and come in three flavors.
Cargill survey eyes US consumers’ preferences, consumption habits and motivations for chocolatey foods and beverages
June 15, 2021
Reaffirming chocolate’s near universal appeal, a new survey from Cargill finds most Americans indulge in a chocolate-flavored treat every day. Viewed as a reward, mood lifter, energy booster and the secret to surviving a tough day, the company’s ChocoLogic™ research reveals consumers’ preferences, motivations and attitudes toward the decadent ingredient.