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Howard W. Wirth, cofounder of the Wirth-Daniels candy brokerage firm, passed away Dec. 1, 2019. He was 91.

It looks like the UK is going to leave CBD products on the shelf — for now. The Cannabis Trade Association is hoping to keep it that way.

ISM officials say preparations for the fair are continuing as planned amid growing concern over the spread of coronavirus in China and beyond.

Massimo Garavaglia, president EMEA for Barry Callebaut, is set to leave the company in April to pursue another leadership opportunity.

The convergence of several consumer trends, such as single-serve portions and on-the-go packaging, is driving the demand for more flexible form/fill/seal (FFS) technology.

The Sour Punch and Red Vines brands are offering chewy candy and licorice in a variety of pack sizes for Valentine’s Day.

The experiential Hershey Bar is now open as a result of an official partnership with Barclays Center and the Brooklyn Nets.

Häagen-Dazs is introducing Ruby cacao in two new products and at its branded shops for a limited time.

FONA International recently released a new report about this up-and-coming generation, "Consumer Insight: Gen Z." The report describes them as “perfectionistic, driven and globally connected.”

Consumers are actively looking for more natural products and ingredients, but what does naturalness mean to them?