Honduran Cocoa Awarded Prestigious Recognition As Region's Best Chocolate

On October 29 a panel of judges at the 2015 Salon Du Chocolat in Paris recognized Honduran cocoa as the best cocoa in Central America and the Caribbean. The global cocoa experts, including master chocolatiers from around the world and tasters from the leading chocolate and cocoa producers, came together for the International Cocoa Awards to select and honor Cocoa of Excellence.

Cargill To Modernize, Centralize Its North American Cocoa And Chocolate Business

November 2, 2015 Cargill

In early 2016, Cargill will continue to take steps to improve and expand its chocolate, compound and chocolate liquor production offerings and services for North American food and beverage companies.

Bay State Milling Company Expands BeneGrain Sprouted Line

November 2, 2015 Bay State Milling Company

Bay State Milling Company announces the expansion of their BeneGrain® line of sprouted ingredients to include ancient grains and seeds. BeneGrain offerings now include sprouted amaranth, millet, quinoa, chia and brown flax in addition to sprouted wheat and brown rice.

Canada’s Restaurant And Bar Owners Frustrated By Provincial Liquor Regulations

November 2, 2015 Restaurants Canada

If you’ve ever wondered about the high cost of a bottle of wine when you dine out, a new report on Canada’s provincial liquor systems offers some answers: restaurant and bar owners in 8 out of 10 provinces pay the same price – or higher – as you do for a bottle of wine.

Golbon Announces Passing Of Company Founder

November 2, 2015 Golbon

Many of you may have heard, but we wanted to share the sad news of the passing of Ernie Voigt on Wednesday, October 14.