Once operational, the 284,000-sq.-ft. plant will produce cocoa-free chocolate, nut-free spreads and bean-free coffee, and it will have the capacity to make 10,000 metric tons of cocoa-free chocolate annually.

The sampling was conducted to better understand the extent to which these products potentially contain unintended milk at levels that may be hazardous to people with milk allergy.

Gudrun develops and manufactures chocolates for international retailers across multiple markets.

This new brand reflects Nestlé's heritage in chocolate making and the company’s commitment to responsible sourcing through the Nestlé Cocoa Plan, in partnership with the Rainforest Alliance.

Persistence Market Research valued the global dark chocolate market at $65.62 billion in 2023.

The $75 million project is part of Ferrero's ongoing investment and expansion in the market.

A new report from Transparency Market Research says this trajectory underscores the increasing resonance of veganism and the burgeoning demand for plant-based alternatives.

Straits Research projected the premium chocolate market would grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.35% between 2023 and 2031.

The German chocolate maker partnered with Koehler Paper, a Koehler Group company.

The new collection is made with 45% more cocoa than Tillamook's classic chocolate ice cream.