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PLMA Global will provide a convenient, secure and information-rich platform where retailers from the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia can engage with current, former and prospective private-label suppliers.

In this role, Higgins will be responsible for continuing to build people-first teams, bolstering ChocXO’s direct-to-consumer business and growing distribution.

With his sister Antonella Zàini, Luigi Zàini runs Luigi Zàini S.p.A. as the third generation. The company has exhibited at every edition of ISM since its premiere in 1971.

There’s a running theory that if the confectionery industry refuses to address the problems cocoa farmers face, eventually there just won’t be anyone willing to work as a cocoa farmer. The same is true for retail employees. 

Balancing dark chocolate with coconut cream caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt, Cocomels' <1g Sugar Chocolate-Covered Sea Salt Squares are free from dairy, gluten, corn syrup, and cholesterol.

OREO surprised Blockbuster shoppers on Jan. 7 with a larger-than-life co-branded marquee, OREO Cakesters-themed movie posters and free samples of OREO Cakesters.

Trü Frü reports continued growth despite challenges brought on by the pandemic, labor shortages, supply chain bottlenecks and loss of harvests worldwide due to extreme climate events.

Launched in 2016, the Future Leadership Program provides support, education, access and opportunity to young professionals who wish to develop leadership skills and grow their careers in the confectionery industry.

GODIVA's four new partners join other prestigious brands in its North America licensing portfolio, which includes General Mills, The Cheesecake Factory and Jessica Pastries.

Created by HARIBO founder Hans Riegel in 1922 and known for its iconic gold packaging, HARIBO will mark the Goldbears birthday celebration with new innovations.