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Sweet Future for Chocolate

The U.S. chocolate industry is expected to reach an estimated value of $19.3 billion by 2018.
June 2, 2014
Increasing usage of chocolates in different applications such as facial cream, pharmaceuticals, and beverage markets, will further drive this industry.
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Claiming High

Barry Callebaut has applied to the European Food Safety Authority to extend its existing health claim to include cocoa extract products.
May 7, 2014
Barry Callebaut has received a positive Scientific Opinion issued by EFSA on the background data to extend the existing health claim to cocoa extract products.
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Beer and Jelly Beans

Jelly Belly Candy Company opted to pay homage to its German ancestry with a Hefeweizen-inspired ale flavor jelly bean.
May 2, 2014
While Draft Beer packs a flavor punch, it is alcohol free.
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Klondike Expansion

What happens when Klondike ice cream bars meet candy bars?
April 18, 2014
Klondike Kandy Bars combine the signature thick, chocolatey shell and creamy ice cream of a Klondike bar with a candy bar.
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Chocolate for Weight Loss?

A particular type of antioxidant in cocoa can prevent people from gaining excess weight and lower their blood sugar levels.
April 4, 2014
Previous research has shown that flavanols in other foods such as grapes and tea can help fight weight gain and type-2 diabetes.
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Sweet and Salt

Scientists from the Monell Chemical Senses Center have found that kids who most prefer high levels of sweet tastes also most prefer high levels of salt taste.
April 3, 2014
In addition, the research has unearthed the revelatory finding that children prefer sweeter and saltier tastes than do adults.
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Succession on Mars

Paul S. Michaels, president of Mars Incorporated since 2004, recently informed the Mars board of directors of his plan to retire.
April 3, 2014
Grant F. Reid, current global president of Mars Chocolate, has been named by the Mars board of directors to take over the office of the president on January 2, 2015.
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Moxie for Moxie

U-Swirl Inc.'s wholly owned subsidiary, Moxie Consumer Products LLC, has acquired the business assets of Moxie USA LLC.
March 28, 2014
U-Swirl Inc. is majority-owned by Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc.
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Lindt Boosting Capacity

Lindt & Spruengli will boost production at its U.S. headquarters by 8-10%.
March 28, 2014
The company also plans to begin making treats for the China market for the first time.
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Big-name Cookie

Keebler and Mars Inc. are teaming up.
March 27, 2014
The new additions to the cookie kingdom include Chips Deluxe Rainbow Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies with Mini M&M'S.
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