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Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.-based Ferrara Candy Co. has partnered with 7-Eleven on a sloth-themed marketing campaign that features gummies and a Slurpee flavor exclusive to the c-store chain.

Karma Nuts, a producer of cashew snacks, is expanding its lineup with five new flavor offerings and by rolling out two new package sizes.

Bethlehem, Pa.-based Just Born Quality Confections has appointed five independent members to join existing members Ross Born and David Shaffer on its board of directors. 

Lee Hartman, director of sales for Printpack and a 33-year veteran of the confectionery industry, will retire on March 23. 

Italian group Ferrero International has announced a multimillion-dollar deal to purchase Fannie May Confections Brands, Inc., from 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., a leading floral and gourmet gift provider.

Organic candy manufacturer YumEarth has added six new candies to its product line. Bold black licorice, pucker-inducing sours, and fruity licorice began rolling out nationwide in March.

At this month’s State-of-the-Industry Conference organized by the National Confectioners Association, several speakers reinforced the health and wellness trend as it applies to confections and snacks. At an early morning supplier member meeting featuring executives from Mondelez International, it became clear that this multinational’s focus rests on “well-being snacks.” 

New research, set to be published in the June edition of Appetite, shows those who crave snacks the most typically want an item that’s high in calories and/or contains chocolate.

The Hershey Co. has named consumer brand veteran Mary Beth West as its new senior v.p. and chief growth officer.