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.

The Functional Chocolate Co. added Energy and Sleepy to its portfolio of chocolate bars.

PGPR (polyglycerol polyricinoleate) is used in chocolate production for mold optimization, flow control and viscosity reduction. Palsgaard’s existing product, Palsgaard® PGPR 4150, is already the market leader, but the company’s latest offering takes PGPR performance to new levels. 

Lily's low-sugar products include dark and milk chocolate style bars, baking chips, peanut butter cups and other confection products that fit Hershey's multi-pronged better-for-you snacking strategy. Lily's will add a key better-for-you confection brand to Hershey's portfolio of iconic chocolate and candy favorites.

Premier Protein expanded its innovative line of ready-to-drink Protein Shakes with Oats with the launch of Chocolate Hazelnut for stepping up breakfast games. The new flavor, which launched online last month, is starting to hit store shelves over the next few months.

For the first time in the US market, Kellogg's® Special K® is helping cereal fans find a balance of creamy and crunchy with its inaugural chocolatey dipped cereal: Kellogg's® Special K® Dipped Chocolatey Almond.

Flume Formulas LTD, San Francisco, debuted with a new line of botanical supplements to give athletes pre-workout energy and focus, post-workout recovery support, and restorative sleep.

The innovation follows the release of two other products in the SNICKERS brownie line-up: SNICKERS Peanut Brownie, which features a chewy peanut-brownie filling, a layer of caramel and a classic SNICKERS chocolate coating, and SNICKERS Peanut Brownie Ice Cream.

ChocoX combines flexibility and agility in production and hygienic design, resulting in significantly lower operational costs.