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Elias Läderach of Switzerland won the 2018 World Chocolate Masters competition, sponsored by brand Cacao Barry at the Salon du Chocolat in Paris last week. Florent Cheveau, executive pastry chef for the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, placed third.

Chocolate consumption rates among U.S. adults are up 7 percent from a decade ago but have slipped in recent years, according to data in a new report by market research firm Packaged Facts.

Flavor Producers, LLC has acquired Flavormatic Industries, Inc. of Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 

Capitalizing on its popularity during Halloween, Reese’s brand will install a candy exchange machine today in Washington Square Park on Fifth Avenue in New York City.

More than half of parents are loyal to their favorite candy brands when buying treats for Halloween, according to a survey conducted by shopping rewards app Shopkick.

U.S. consumers are sweet on bite-sized and fun-sized chocolate formats, according to new research from Mintel. 

Alter Eco, a chocolate-centric, sustainability-directed snack company, has named Mike Forbes as chief executive officer.