Tariffs on cocoa growers give edge to Europe’s chocolatiersThis could lead to increased prices for consumers, reduced demand, and decreased competitiveness for US chocolate exports, potentially harm...
08 Apr, 2025, 09.56 AM IST
Lindt chocolate to raise prices again this yearSwiss chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli announced Tuesday that it would raise prices again in 2025 after strong sales last year showed that...
14 Jan, 2025, 09.27 PM IST
Nestle's chocolate prices in focus as cocoa costs biteOver the past three years Nestle and other consumer goods companies have raised prices across their brands to cover sky-high input costs am...
25 Jul, 2024, 10.29 AM IST
UBS, retailers weigh on European stocks amid recession worriesRussia is set to cut more gas supplies to Europe, while investors also brace for a possible interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve ...
26 Jul, 2022, 01.16 PM IST
Cocoa churn in idli grinder: How wet grinder became an integral accoutrement of artisanal chocolate makingEdible chocolate was a 19th century invention.
20 Dec, 2020, 10.31 AM IST
Coronavirus stockpiling fuels Nestle Q1 salesThe foods maker reported its best quarterly sales growth in nearly five years globally, at 4.3% increase in organic growth, with consumers ...
24 Apr, 2020, 07.35 PM IST
Nestle resumes manufacturing at all plantsManufacturing or suspension of operations at various locations is dependent on the directions of the central and state governments and auth...
21 Apr, 2020, 08.44 PM IST
India is the country for today and tomorrow: Mondelez’s Maurizio BrusadelliThe American maker of Cadbury chocolates and Bournvita, said its Indian business recorded sales of about $900 million last year and that th...
01 Nov, 2018, 07.29 AM IST
Ferrero is said to be near deal for Nestle U.S. chocolatesFerrero, which has traditionally shied away from acquisitions, is expanding its portfolio beyond Nutella hazelnut spread, Tic Tac candies a...
11 Jan, 2018, 12.03 AM IST
Nestle to consolidate portfolio, sets up food safety instituteThe Swiss company, which launched more than 40 products over two years, is reviewing categories across chocolates, confectionery, coffee an...
07 Sep, 2017, 12.22 AM IST
Barry Callebaut to set up manufacturing unit in IndiaSwitzerland-based chocolate maker Barry Callebaut is looking at setting up a manufacturing unit in India as part of its global expansion pl...
26 Sep, 2014, 10.58 AM IST
Indian 'Mithais' add sweetness to Diwali flavour; focus on hygiene, new flavoursMithai makers focus on hygiene, new flavours to take on confectionery brands in gifting market.
28 Oct, 2013, 06.34 AM IST
How Ferrero India's surprise toy inside Kinder Joy helped it beat Nestle's chocolate divisionItalian co’s differentiation strategy helps it beat Nestle’s chocolate unit in incremental sales growth.
23 Apr, 2013, 08.42 AM IST
- Credit Suisse signs pact with Federer
Credit Suisse Group, the biggest Swiss bank by market value, signed a long-term sponsorship agreement with Tennis Grand Slam record-holder ...
17 Nov, 2009, 12.13 AM IST
- Chocolate sales see no dip in tough economic times
In these troubled times, chocolate makers are creating weird flavours such as cauliflower and recipes pandering to health concerns to keep ...
01 Nov, 2008, 08.53 AM IST
- Swiss chocolate maker eyes Godiva
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli is examining a possible takeover of the luxury chocolate brand Godiva.
04 Sep, 2007, 03.42 PM IST
- Godiva may get bids from Hershey
Godiva chocolate unit may attract bids of as much as $1 billion from Hershey, Wm. Wrigley Jr. to accelerate growth with premium-priced choc...
13 Aug, 2007, 05.42 AM IST