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Europe represents 66.6% of Brazil’s confectionery exports. Pic: ©GettyImages/Waldemarus

Europe sees Brazilian confections bonanza in 2017

By Douglas Yu

Vegan, sugar free and exotic flavors are among the contributors that made Brazilian confections popular in Europe last year, as Brazilian exports of sweets, snacks and ingredients to the EU grew by over 73% in value, according to trade body ABICAB.

Joy ambassadors nominated by Mondelēz's senior management. Pic: Mondelēz

Mondelēz employees learn about cocoa sustainability in Ghana

By Douglas Yu

Fourteen Mondelēz employees across the global have finished their ‘Joy Ambassadors Program’ in Ghana, gaining a firsthand understanding of ‘the challenges and opportunities in securing a sustainable cocoa supply.’

Tim Tam is Arnott's only biscuit brand that is available in the US.  Photo: Tim Tam

Tim Tam enters the US as on-the-go snacks demand rises

By Douglas Yu

Australian biscuit brand Tim Tam has entered the US market for the first time after the company decided to cater to the US consumer demands for on-the-go snacks, with a distribution deal with Connecticut-based commercial bakery Pepperidge Farm. 

Cisse Cocoa begins with founder and CEO, Diana Lovett’s passion for chocolate and social justice.  Photo: Cisse Cocoa

Cisse Cocoa brings single-origin cocoa beans to its snacking chocolate products

Cisse Cocoa to expand fair trade chocolate snacks in key retailers

By Douglas Yu

Cisse Cocoa has brought fair trade, single-origin cocoa beans to its chocolate bark products, as the company believes the 'snackfection' trend is no longer a secret to the consumer