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Olam Int’l Ltd. has finally completed its $1.2 billion acquisition of ADM’s cocoa business — and the result is the newly created entity Olam Cocoa.

The deadline for reserving exhibit space at interpack 2017 is Feb. 29, 2016. And the event will be held from May 4-10, 2017 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.

"Snickers Bar is the top-selling and fastest-turning item on shelf, so shoppers will be eager to pick up new Snickers Crisper," says Tim LeBel, v.p. of Sales for Mars Chocolate North America.

The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show has been held at the Las Vegas Convention Center all week, and the big names in candy were there showing off their latest C-Store innovations.

Thanks to negative headlines that have plagued the food industry in recent years, consumers have become more critical of what they're putting on their plates, and many are concerned about additives.

The World Cocoa Foundation Board of Directors has announced the resignation of Bill Guyton, who has served as WCF's president since the foundation was founded in 2000.

The X-Men are adding some colorful members into the mix.

In its 16th year selling candy online, Blair Candy Co. wants to reward its most loyal customers.

Each year since 1951, the AACT presents the award to someone in the industry who’s contributed significantly in the area of education, organization or research.

Despite continued concerns about sugar and obesity, it looks like Americans will still be indulging in some treats this Halloween.