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Nassau Candy has acquired the assets of Pennsylvania Dutch Candies, a subsidiary of The Warrell Corp. that serves as a national manufacturer and distributor of nostalgic confections and novelties.

Tranchell stepped down last month. Ludwig Weinrich GmbH & Co. KG, which has produced Divine’s chocolate since 1998, is now majority shareholder.

Lauren Triffler, head of corporate communications for HARIBO, recently spoke to Candy Industry about the company's century-long legacy, plans for the new facility and what’s next for the gummy manufacturer.

Fuji Oil Holdings, along with subsidiary Blommer Chocolate Co., have launched two global initiatives to address the most significant issues the cocoa industry faces.

Barry Callebaut has added a fourth production line to its chocolate factory in Singapore, enhancing its total capacity and its ability to serve customers in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Hershey’s Chocolate World attraction in Hershey, Pa. has reopened for in-store shopping and takeout with new safety measures after closing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fairtrade International’s West Africa Programme is training more cocoa farmers, generating greater understanding of Fairtrade Standards and selling more Fairtrade cocoa after intensive training, according to a new report the organization released last week.

Barry Callebaut is launching BC LIVE, a new digital events platform, the week of June 22 with a series of webinars to understand lifestyle trends and how chocolate can play a role to meet these specific consumer needs. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges to all food manufacturers, from anticipating supply issues to instituting new, even stricter safety protocols. Blommer Chocolate Co. was ready to meet these challenges head on.