CSM Ingredients has introduced Nuaré, a new carob-based range of cocoa alternatives for bakery and ice cream applications.

Made Uncommon, the parent company behind Coco Chocolatier, Up-Up and Otherly Oatm*lk, has acquired H!p, Seed & Bean, and Love Cocoa.

The European Commission has proposed ‘targeted simplifications’ that aim to ensure the smooth implementation of the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

Foreverland, an Italian producer of cocoa-free chocolate alternatives, has expanded its production capacity with the opening of its first manufacturing plant in Puglia.

Mars Wrigley’s Galaxy chocolate brand has announced several new additions to its dairy-free portfolio in the UK ahead of the festive season.

Plant-based and free-from chocolate brand Nomo has launched two brand-new chocolate bar varieties into UK supermarkets: Salted Popcorn and Birthday Cake.

Smart Organic, a European producer and distributor of organic plant-based food products, has acquired UK vegan chocolate brand LoveRaw out of administration.

Mars Wrigley has launched a new dairy-free addition to its Galaxy chocolate range in the UK, Galaxy Dairy Free Honeycomb.

Kraft Heinz has entered the plant-based desserts category with its first-ever oat milk-based product, under its Jell-O brand in the US: Jell-O Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding.