The cocoa sector is addressing its climate, supply, and ethical sourcing pressures by exploring sustainable substitutes to cocoa butter — the fat that gives chocolate its smooth texture, snap, and melt-in-your-mouth...

Mondelez International reported 5.9% net revenue growth in its third quarter despite facing what the company describes as record-high cocoa cost inflation, with the period marking peak cost pressures for the year.

Barry Callebaut is entering a long-term commercial partnership with German fermentation specialist Planet A Foods to scale ChoViva, a cocoa-free, sunflower-based chocolate alternative. The group is aiming to broaden its range of...