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This Thanksgiving, the Reese's brand has created a super-sized, 9-inch peanut butter cup “pie,” making it the largest Reese's Peanut Butter Cup ever available for sale.

At this year's event, more than 230 exhibitors from 37 countries presented their products and services on more exhibition space than at the previous trade fair in 2019.

The Puratos Group has unveiled the Digital AdvisAR, an app that instantly connects bakers, patissiers and chocolatiers to Puratos experts via augmented reality (AR) to help with trouble-shooting and problem-solving.

Chef Christophe Rull won the U.S. selection round of the Cacao Barry World Chocolate Masters, held Oct. 7-8 at the Chocolate Academy in Chicago. He’ll face the best pastry chefs from around the world next year in the World Chocolate Masters final.

The Dunkin’ Hot Chocolate Bombs are rolling out this month and will be available online and at select retailers nationwide for a limited time.

Last holiday season, Ferrara sold nearly 14 million pounds of candy canes, which accounts for more than half of candy canes sold in the market.

The SFA’s Trendspotter Panel virtually assembled at three digital SFA shows to research thousands of specialty food and beverage products from around the world.

Playfully crafted with a variety of conversation starters, the Orbit Smooching Sweater was designed for the anticipated return of in-person ugly sweater parties and holiday gatherings.

The Hershey Company has announced plans to acquire Dot's Pretzels LLC, owner of Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and co-manufacturer Pretzels Inc.