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Norway's Kiwi To Remove Chocolate And Sugar Products From Checkouts

Norwegian discount retailer Kiwi is removing chocolate and sugar products from its checkout areas to assist people with making healthier choices.

With 167m Chocolate Santas, Germany Produces The Equivalent Of Two Per Citizen

The German confectionery industry has produced around 167 million chocolate Santa Clauses for the Christmas season this year, according to new data from Bu...

Retailer HEMA Joins Tony's Open Chain

Dutch variety retailer HEMA will join Tony's Open Chain initiative as it seeks to make its cocoa supply chain 100% 'slavery-free'.

Cross-Border Trade In Norway Amounts To NOK 4.5bn In First Half

Cross-border trade in Norway amounted to NOK 4.5 billion between January and June this year, with shoppers making around 2.3 million day trips, according t...

Exploring Health & Wellness Trends In The Chocolate Market With FMCG Gurus

Consumers turn to chocolate products for a variety of reasons – including as a sense of escapism from their everyday worries and anxieties.

German Retailers Face Slump In Sales In Real Terms In 2023: HDE

German retailers expect to bring in 4% less sales income this year than last in real terms as inflation remains stubborn, the HDE retail association said,...

Cocoa Industry To Grow At CAGR Of 5% Over Next Decade

The cocoa industry is expected to see significant growth in the coming years, with a projected valuation of $79 billion (€74.55 billion) by 2032, up f...