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Finland-based Fazer Confectionery has announced plans to cease operations in Karkkila in winter 2021 and move production of xylitol pastilles and chewing gum to the company’s factory in Lappeenranta.

GODIVA has launched Signature Mini Chocolate Bars, featuring eight perfectly portioned, individually wrapped mini versions.

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has announced the winners of the 2020 sofi Awards despite challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

PLMA says it could not host the in-person event “in light of continuing uncertainties concerning the health and safety of participants at large-scale, in-person gatherings.”

Organizers for ISM, the world’s largest fair for sweets and snacks, expect to see a strong presence of organic offerings at the 2021 fair in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Russell Stover Chocolates has donated more than 25,000 chocolate boxes to frontline healthcare workers since April.

The Kit Kat brand will debut its second Duos bar in two years this fall: Duos Mocha + Chocolate.

Founder Mayssa Chehata said she wanted to create a delicious candy that people could eat guilt-free. Something that made them feel like they were “behaving” while breaking the rules.

With the global COVID-19 pandemic still raging across the U.S., it’s no surprise American consumers have largely stopped focusing on their diets. However, consumers who follow specific dietary lifestyles, such as keto, gluten-free and clean eating, have stayed on track, according to research from The NPD Group.