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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams teams with artist Cj Hendry for new flavor

August 5, 2025

OPAQUE — a jet-black ice cream made with black cocoa, espresso fudge, and balsamic cherry — strips the traditionally vibrant ice cream experience of all color. An edible work of art that speaks to Jeni's roots in the art world, OPAQUE transforms a familiar treat into an experience that prompts guests to reconsider how they contextualize ice cream, stated Jeni's.

Marble Slab unveils cocoa ice cream treat

Guests can indulge in this new flavor in the form of a cookie, a scoop of ice cream, or a shake from now through Dec. 31.

November 6, 2023

The Red Velvet Hot Cocoa Cookie, available at Great American Cookies, is a seasonal twist on the classic Red Velvet Cookie enhanced with a touch of hot cocoa and topped with fluffy mini marshmallows.

Tempt them with chocolate-containing dairy offerings

When it comes to the use of chocolate and cocoa, dairy processors will want to consider current consumer trends and sustainability concerns.

Kathie Canning

September 23, 2021

Famous cartoonist Charles Schulz once said: “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.”

Barry Callebaut transitions to sustainably sourced cocoa, vanilla

The company’s North American ‘better-for-you’ portfolio will make the change.

July 19, 2021

Chicago-based Barry Callebaut Group said that its North American “better-for-you” portfolio is transitioning to supporting sustainably sourced cocoa and vanilla.

Chocolate sheds its ‘guilty pleasure’ reputation

Chocolate suppliers offer guilt-free indulgence, thanks to healthier formulations and sustainable sourcing.

Anna Boisseau

October 12, 2020

You could say that chocolate and dairy are a match made in heaven, though some of today's health-minded consumers consider the duo sinful indulgence.

Blommer Chocolate Fuji Holdings sustainability

Fuji Oil Holdings, Blommer Chocolate Co. launch new cocoa sustainability initiatives

The companies increased their commitments to addressing child labor and deforestation.

June 9, 2020

As part of their ongoing commitment to sustainability, Osaka, Japan-based Fuji Oil Holdings and its Chicago-based subsidiary Blommer Chocolate Co. said they launched two global initiatives that address the most significant social issues faced by the cocoa industry.

Environmental, social issues threaten chocolate and cocoa

Sustainability efforts are critical to ensuring a future for cocoa and chocolate

Kimberly Decker

October 14, 2019

It's hard to imagine a world without chocolate milk, rocky road ice cream or double-fudge sundaes. But if present trends continue, cacao trees (Theobroma cacao), the source of cocoa and, ultimately, chocolate, could become extinct by midcentury.

The long and winding road to cacao traceability

Consumers want greater visibility into the supply chains of the foods and beverages they consume. But tracing the complicated route cacao takes to become chocolate or cocoa is complex even for the pros.

Kimberly Decker

October 10, 2017

According to the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), roughly 72% of the world’s cocoa production occurs in West Africa, with Latin America accounting for another 18% and Asia and Oceana shoring up the remaining 10%. So for North American chocoholics, there really is no such thing as locally sourced chocolate.

What 'clean' means to suppliers of cocoa and chocolate

Kimberly Decker

October 8, 2015

The clean label trend crosses all food categories. Cocoa and chocolate suppliers discuss how they help dairy processors achieve clean ingredient statements and navigate the rocky shoals of ‘all natural’ claims.

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