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The Seattle-based chocolate maker is reestablishing its core purpose and inviting people to see the big impact a small treat can have.

American Licorice Co. is launching Aprati Foods, a hard candy brand produced in Cambodia, in the U.S.

Specialty candy retailer Sugarfina, Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware, citing shifts in the retail sector, uncertainty in its international partnerships and difficulty in controlling margins as reasons for not being profitable.

As Amos Sweets, the supplier of brands such as 4D Gummy, Biobor and Blink Mints, marks its 15th anniversary this month, the company has revealed a strategy for the next phase of its development.

Alter Eco has gathered a coalition of eco-conscious brands to help protect the Amazon and drive awareness about how to counter the effects of deforestation.

Tennis star Maria Sharapova’s line of confections, Sugarpova, has launched exclusively at the Candylicious store in Dubai.

The lucky winner, Jennifer Nallo, of Westminster, Md., got a behind-the-scenes look at her favorite Easter candy during a tour on Aug. 21.

Bensdorp, a Barry Callebaut premium cocoa brand, has introduced Natural Dark, a 100% natural dark cocoa powder with a superior taste experience. 

Mars, Incorporated has joined the G7 Business for Inclusive Growth Coalition, composed of international companies committed to advancing human rights throughout their value chains, building inclusive workplaces and strengthening inclusion in their internal and external business ecosystems.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. will hire more than 8,000 seasonal associates for various positions across its gourmet food brands for the holiday season.