May - Ingredients firms launch chocolate replacers to combat cocoa price hikes
In May, volatility in cocoa prices prompted UK firm Fayrefield Foodtec to introduce a cocoa replacer for bakery applications that it said was capable of up to 40 per cent.
For the full story see HERE.
Later in the year another UK firm Muntons would bag an award for its chocolate replacer that went a step further by claiming up to 50% savings.
For the full story see HERE.
