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RCI's 2024 Annual Convention & Industry Expo will take place June 17–21 at the Buffalo Convention Center in Buffalo, New York.

We recently connected with Chris Beetge, president of Europe, Middle East, and North Africa, ofi, to chat about its new solar-powered cocoa warehouse.

Consumers can snag the goodies at Fannie May stores or online at FannieMay.com and on Amazon.

Hilco has joined with Kraft Heinz and Impact Confections to create an old-fashioned favorite: rock candy sticks.

The company just announced that more than 250 employees will be laid off due to the closure.

Whilst the humble chocolate egg has long been a staple of Easter celebrations, brands are also experimenting with more unique product offerings.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from industry thought leaders about the innovative products, expanding channels, and evolving consumer behaviors at the core of the industry’s growth.

84.51°, the retail data science, insights, and media company found that 57% of Easter basket item purchases are impulse, with the shopper deciding what to buy while shopping.

Louie will have a starring role in the 2025 Bunny Tryouts commercial and will take home $7,000 in prize money.

Potential solutions to revitalize the cocoa sector are on the horizon, spearheaded by two Italian startups actively involved in the FoodSeed program.