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We've crafted the most valuable stories from the cocoa farmers, the animals we protect, the cocoa productions and the latest chocolate market trends for you.

Aug 11, 2026, 11:20:13 AM9 min read

Cocoa-Free Chocolate: What Manufacturers Need to Know

A wave of cocoa-free products is reaching shelves. Before reformulating, it's worth ...
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Jul 28, 2026, 3:15:19 PM13 min read

Better-for-You Chocolate New Product Development - 4 Challenges

Developing better-for-you chocolate is no longer about replacing sugar or adding protein. ...
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Jul 23, 2026, 12:30:00 AM14 min read

Chocolate Packaging Regulations for Brands: What to Know

Key takeaway: Packaging decisions you make at the brief stage now determine your ...
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Jul 7, 2026, 10:00:00 AM7 min read

Healthy Chocolate Innovation 2026: Trends Shaping the Market

The chocolate industry continues to evolve as consumers look for products that better ...
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Jul 7, 2026, 10:00:00 AM13 min read

Why Work with a B Corp Chocolate Manufacturer?

Luker Chocolate’s mission has always been to help brands and companies create ...
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Jun 30, 2026, 1:02:10 PM11 min read

How to Choose the Best Chocolate Format for Bakery Production

Drops, mini drops, chunks or batons: the format you specify quietly decides how your ...
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Jun 30, 2026, 11:38:42 AM10 min read

Traceable Sustainable Cocoa Sourcing Supply Chain Resilience

In a volatile market, sustainable cocoa sourcing shapes far more than your ingredient ...
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May 28, 2026, 10:08:05 AM17 min read

How to Prioritise Chocolate Innovation Projects for Growth

Chocolate innovation projects are becoming increasingly complex as brands navigate ...
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May 14, 2026, 9:15:00 AM29 min read

7 Protein-Enriched Chocolate Technical Considerations

Refreshed and republished on May 14th, 2026. This post was originally published on June ...
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Apr 15, 2026, 3:53:45 PM13 min read

5 Things to Get Right to Reduce Sugar in Chocolate Applications

Reducing sugar in chocolate is no longer a niche request. Across confectionery, bakery, ...
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Mar 27, 2026, 9:00:00 AM11 min read

5 Seasonal Chocolate Manufacturing Insights USA vs UK

Refreshed and republished on March 27th, 2026. This post was originally published on ...
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Mar 5, 2026, 9:45:00 AM11 min read

3 Critical Factors for Textured Chocolate Product Development

Chocolate indulgence is changing. Consumers are no longer looking only for great taste; ...
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