date:Sep 22, 2012
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I think more people have been turning towards dark chocolate because of the growing appetite for premium products, for example single-origin, as well as for health reasons; namely the link which is becoming stronger between cocoa and heart health, Thomas told ConfectioneryNews.com.
Additionally a spike in milk prices has spurred a move towards darker chocolate, he noted.
In comparison with the UK chocolate market, penetration of dark and/or premium chocolate products is traditionally