08 Mar 2019 --- In industry news this week, Nestlé is accelerating its efforts to increase the number of women who have senior executive positions at the company by 2022, in light of International Women’s Day, which takes place today. Also this week, Barry Callebaut opened a new office and Chocolate Academy center in Beijing. Cosucra selected FXM Ingredients as its exclusive national distribution partner for plant-based proteins in Mexico and The Ethical Butcher exceeded its target funding raise of £350,000 (US$458,292), securing the backing of 242 investors in a crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube.