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Swiss chocolate and cocoa product manufacturer Barry Callebaut Group will acquire Inforum, a leading Russian business-to-business producer of chocolate, coatings and fillings. 

American consumers aren’t scared to pull out all the stops — or their wallets — when it comes to celebrating Halloween.

Gwen Evenstad said she was surprised to learn she had earned the 2018 Stroud Jordan Award, presented annually to a confectionery industry professional with a strong record of giving back to the industry.

The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) has appointed former EU ambassador Michel Arrion as its new executive director.

Driven by taste trends and functional properties, the food inclusions market is projected to grow annually by 8 percent to hit $15.78 billion in 2023, according to new data from Research and Markets.

Specialty candy retailer IT’SUGAR will open a 2,000-sq.-ft. store at Chicago’s Navy Pier this month. 

The magic continues with the newly expanded and redesigned Harry Potter collection from Jelly Belly and Warner Bros. Consumer Products.

Spangler Candy Co. has purchased the Necco wafers and Sweethearts brands following a failed $18.83-million bid in May to buy the now defunct New England Confectionery Co.