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Fruity, floral flavors to rule summer products, flavor firm says

Synergy Flavors predicts trending flavors in alcoholic beverages, frozen options.

Christian Metzger

June 11, 2018

Wauconda, Ill.-based Synergy Flavors predicts fruity and floral tastes will strike a chord with consumers this summer.

FCIA appoints Bill Guyton as new executive director

Former director Karen Bryan to pursue creative writing career.

Christian Metzger

June 8, 2018

The Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA) has named former World Cocoa Foundation President Bill Guyton as its new executive director, effective July 1.

Spicy candy sales heating up, says online bulk retailer

Candystore.com sees double-digit growth in sales of Mexican, spicy American candy.

Christian Metzger

June 8, 2018

Spicy candy sales continue to heat up, according to Candystore.com. Data from the online bulk retailer indicate consumers are snapping up spicy and Mexican candies — and manufacturers are following suit.

Barry Callebaut pledges to expand sustainable farming efforts in Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire

Chocolate manufacturer signs letters of intent with cocoa organizations in both countries.

Christian Metzger

June 7, 2018

Swiss cocoa and chocolate products manufacturer Barry Callebaut continues to make strides toward sustainable cocoa farming.

Hershey unveils new corporate social responsibility strategy

Company aims to improve communities, environment through investments, collaborative programs and sustainable practices.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 6, 2018

Alongside releasing its 2017 corporate social responsibility report, The Hershey Co. has unveiled a new strategy — the Shared Goodness Promise — designed to make a positive difference through investments, collaborative programs and sustainable business practices.

Appellate court upholds decision to toss Mars child-labor labeling suit

Ninth Circuit court affirms California district court’s decision to dismiss claims made against chocolate manufacturer.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 6, 2018

A federal appeals court has agreed that Mars, Inc. and other food manufacturers have no duty under California consumer protection laws to disclose on product packages that their supply chains may contain child labor.

Do chocolate bars come from brown cows?

Informing chocolate consumers about growing process, social responsibility imperative to industry's success.

Bernie Pacyniak

May 16, 2018

Those of us who work in and with the industry sometimes forget that the outside world doesn’t necessarily know what we know, particularly when it comes to chocolate.

Hu Chocolate receives minority investment from Sonoma Brands

Investment set to help organic, vegan, paleo chocolate brand expand global reach.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 16, 2018

Hu Products, maker of organic, paleo and vegan chocolate, has received a minority investment from Sonoma Brands, the food incubator responsible for Krave jerky, SMASHMALLOW and other brands.