Chocologic No Sugar Added Belgian Dark Chocolate, 80 Gram

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MINNEAPOLIS (June 14, 2021) — Reaffirming chocolate’s near universal appeal, a new survey from Cargill finds most Americans indulge in a chocolate-flavored treat every day. With balanced efforts on security of supply, sustainability projects and sensory expertise, we create a wide range of outstanding standardized and custom-made products and services. Across the food and beverage categories included in the survey, respondents admit they choose chocolate-flavored options at least half the time. The adage that ‘everyone loves chocolate’ really is true – less than 3% of consumers report avoiding chocolate,”​ said Gretchen Hadden, marketing lead for Cargill’s North American cocoa and chocolate business. Given that most consumers enjoy a daily chocolate treat, it’s no surprise that three in four view chocolate as a way to reward oneself.And while 45% of consumers surveyed said they were looking for new types of chocolate products, interest in classic flavor pairing won out -- 60% of respondents chose caramel and peanut butter as one of their top three favorite chocolate flavor pairings. According to the National Confectioners Association (NCA), retail sales data from March 2020-August 2020, showed sales of premium chocolate in the grocery channel were up 21. From feed that reduces methane emissions to waste-based renewable fuels, the possibilities are boundless.

Consumers reported paying closer attention to claims around cacao content and provenance to judge chocolate quality, said Cargill. Nearly seven in ten associate chocolate with health benefits, a characterization even more prominent among consumers of dark chocolate. Seven in ten (72%) consumers agree that chocolate lifts their mood, 59% say it boosts their energy, and more than half (52%) find chocolate gets them through a tough day. Our Cargill Cocoa Promise underlines our commitment to enable farmers and their communities achieve better incomes and living standards. Cargill fielded a proprietary survey to track chocolate’s appeal on its own, and also when incorporated into bakery, beverages, candy, ice cream, salty snacks and snack/nutrition bars.Three in four respondents said the primary reason for indulging in a daily chocolate treat was to reward oneself, while other motivations were less obvious, said Cargill. This premiumization trend was also evident when consumers were asked about product claims, said Cargill. Perhaps not surprisingly, the survey found this perception is a key purchase driver for dark chocolate, with 52% of consumers choosing it because they believe “it’s healthier. Whatever the reason, more than half (52%) of Americans find chocolate gets them through a tough day. Our 160,000-plus team members around the world innovate with purpose, empowering our partners and communities as we work to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, sustainable way.