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Covid-19 was a disaster for Belgian chocolate store chain Leonidas: many pralines ended in the bin due to the lockdowns. But "never waste a good crisis": lessons were learnt, especially online.

Chocolate brand Galler is coming (partly) into Belgian ownership again. Former CEO Salvatore Iannello takes the lead again and launches a new strategy, focused on sustainability.

Barry Callebaut has announced the unveiling of what it calls "the world's first personalized 3D printed chocolate at scale", which would allow it to create unique chocolate experiences. The innovation allows the company to "address consumers’ desire for an instagrammable life".

Barry Callebaut, the world's largest chocolate producer, has grown significantly in recent years and intends to keep following the same path. CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique says his company is investing hundreds of millions in Belgium alone.

Two and a half years after its launch, Dr. Oetker has withdrawn its infamous chocolate pizza from the market. The 'Pizza Dolce al Cioccolato' from the Ristorante sub-label made quite a few eyebrows raise at the time, and only a few reach into their pockets.

Tony's Chocolonely has incurred substantial losses this year, as a result of heavy investments in foreign expansion. This is explained in an interview by RTL Z with the man at the top, Henk Jan Beltman.

Chocolate producer Godiva has plans to open 2,000 bars in which consumers can drink coffee and eat its pralines. The price for that worldwide growth however may be big: the company may have to leave Japan to finance that growth.