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pladis CEO Cem Karakas stepping down

Jim Zaza to serve as interim ceo during search for successor.

September 25, 2018

Pladis CEO Cem Karakas will step down from his executive role for family health reasons, effective immediately, the biscuit, chocolate and confectionery company announced Monday.

Consumers continuing to reach for 'clean' candy

Better-for-you confections continue to gain popularity as consumers seek to indulge in good conscience.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 24, 2018

Though more consumers are pursuing a healthy lifestyle, it won’t stop them from seeking indulgences that meet their needs, whether they’re based on health or ethical concerns.

Barry Callebaut to acquire the chocolate manufacturing assets of Burton’s Biscuit Co.

Barry Callebaut to also enter into long-term supply agreement for more than 12,000 metric tons of chocolate and compound per year.

Crystal Lindell

September 19, 2018

The Barry Callebaut Group has signed an agreement with Burton’s Biscuit Company, the UK’s second biggest biscuit manufacturer, for the long-term supply of more than 12,000 metric tons of chocolate and compound per year.

Would you stay in a cottage made of chocolate?

Booking.com offers overnight stays in French cottage made entirely from approximately 1.5 tonnes of chocolate.

Crystal Lindell

September 19, 2018

To paraphrase the Eagles, Welcome to the “Hotel Chocolate.” Such a lovely place, such a lovely place.

Madagascar vanilla crops expected to of be high quality, Nielsen-Massey says

Vanilla producer expects crop size to reach 1,400 to 1,600 tons.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 18, 2018

Madagascar vanilla crops this year are of higher quality and similar in size to recent years but prices remain difficult to predict, Nielsen-Massey Vanillas concluded its its recent crop report.

Hershey buys Pirate’s Booty, other snack brands for $420 million

Acquisition pushes company further into better-for-you snacking space.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 13, 2018

In another move toward becoming a “snacking powerhouse,” the Hershey Co. has agreed to purchase Pirate brands, including the Pirate’s Booty; Smart Puffs; and Original Tings brands from B&G Foods, Inc. for $420 million.

Another grocery store chain has removed candy from checkout lanes

California-based Raley’s aims to offer ‘healthier’ options, expose consumers to lesser-known brands.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 12, 2018

Removing "conventional candy" offerings from checkout lines isn't great for gaining impulse purchases, but that doesn't mean consumers will turn their backs on the brands they know and love.