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# TheChocolateWire Weekly NewsBrief for June 26, 2020
- URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/thechocolatewire-weekly-newsbrief-for-june-26-2020/
- Published: 2020-06-27T00:35:11.000Z
- Updated: 2020-12-30T15:51:59.000Z
- Author: TheChocolateWire
- Tags: The Wire

### Valrhona is Now a Certified B Corp

Valrhona announced that, as of January 2020, they are officially a B Corp Certified company. 

#### Top Takeaway

B Corp certification identifies companies that are dedicated to better the world both socially and environmentally.

> **Sources**
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> https://us.valrhona.com/chocolate-culture-article/b-corp  
> https://bcorporation.net

### Royal Hemp, LLC Launches Vegan and Fair Trade Cannabis Chocolate Line in Oregon

Royal Hemp, LLC announced the launch of their new premium dark chocolate line, Edge Off®. Royal Hemp’s Edge Off® chocolates are vegan, fair trade, gluten-free and soy-free.

#### Top Takeaway

Royal Hemp uses a proprietary and completely solvent-free cannabis extraction method that does not use conventional solvents (e.g., butane, ethanol, and CO2) which means, according to Royal Hemp founder Lev Kelman, “Edge Off® products contain more healing bio-available cannabinoids and terpenes than other cannabis edibles.”

> **Sources**
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> https://mjbizwire.com/royal-hemp-llc-launches-vegan-fair-trade-cannabis-chocolate-line-oregon/  
> https://www.royalhemp.com/

### Barry Callebaut’s webinar series educates on chocolate and wellness trends

Typically, Barry Callebaut shares its knowledge of chocolate and confections at trade shows, seminars, meetings, and through individualized interactions. 

#### Top Takeaway

“This year, as trade shows are canceled due to the threat of coronavirus and social distancing has put a damper on face-to-face meetings, Barry Callebaut is doing something different,” said Laura Bergan, the company’s director of brand marketing.

> **Source**
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> https://www.fooddive.com/news/barry-callebauts-webinar-series-educates-on-chocolate-and-wellness-trends/580074/

### FDA Provides Temporary Flexibility for Food Labeling

The FDA has issued a guidance document to provide temporary flexibility with food labeling requirements to manufacturers and vending machine operators. The goal is to minimize the impact of supply chain disruptions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, it provides flexibility for vending machine labeling requirements so they do not have to provide calorie information for foods sold in vending machines at this time.

#### Top Takeaway

The guidance outlines flexibility for manufacturers to make minor formulation changes in certain circumstances without making conforming label changes, and existing flexibilities in food labeling regulations.

> **Sources**
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> https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/temporary-policy-regarding-certain-food-labeling-requirements-during-covid-19-public-health  
> https://www.specialtyfood.com/news/

### COVID-19 Puts More Emphasis on Supply Chain Visibility and Data Quality: A Conversation with Angela Fernandez of GS1 US

#### Top Takeaway

As food retailers and their supply chains experience significant increases in product demand, transparency and strong supplier relationships are more important than ever.

> **Source**
> 
>> [COVID-19 Puts More Emphasis on Supply Chain Visibility and Data Quality: A Conversation with Angela Fernandez of GS1 US](https://foodsafetytech.com/news%5Farticle/covid-19-puts-more-emphasis-on-supply-chain-visibility-and-data-quality/?ref=thechocolatelife.com)

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