Guittard launches ‘Beyond Sugar’ chocolate in stores By Anthony Myers Beyond Sugar chocolate, a keto- and paleo-friendly line aimed at the trend in evolving dietary awareness, has been launched for the retail sector by the family-owned business.
The San Francisco-based premium chocolate company said the line is designed to unite the artistry of chocolate making in addition to a reimagined Guittard 100% cacao chocolate chip that ‘celebrates cacao s naturally bold character’.
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Our Beyond Sugar chocolate was developed as a response to our consumers’ evolving needs and wants,” said president Gary Guittard.
This new collection aims to celebrate flavour in its purest form while providing solutions that fit a variety of lifestyles be it keto, paleo, plant-based, or simply a desire to eat products that are simple and delicious.
Nestlé to launch vegan KitKat in 2021 By Anthony Myers New KitKat is certified vegan, and made from 100% sustainable cocoa sourced through the Nestlé Cocoa Plan in conjunction with the Rainforest Alliance, company announced.
The plant-based option of the popular snack will have the perfect balance between crispy wafer and smooth chocolate that has been KitKat’s trademark since it was introduced by Rowntree’s in York in 1935.
Alexander von Maillot, Head of Confectionery at Nestlé, said:
One of the most common requests we see on social media is for a vegan KitKat, so we re delighted to be able to make that wish come true. I can t wait for people to be able to try this amazingly tasty new KitKat. This is a product for everyone who wants a little more plant-based in their life!
With Veganuary in full swing and more popular than ever, Paul Morris, Luker Chocolate’s UK sales manager, chats to ConfectioneryNews about the 123-year-old family run company and its single origin Cacao Fino de Aroma.