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The new hire is a former UFC featherweight title contender, two-time All-American wrestler, and a recognized name in the hunting and fishing community.

The company has added 4,000 square feet of cooking space to its vertically integrated headquarters, expanding its overall footprint to nearly 200,000 square feet.

The plan aims to strengthen the brand's fundamentals and position as a value-added, end-to-end chocolate and cocoa solutions provider.

Once defined by simple, sugary treats in classic flavors, the category is undergoing a significant transformation.

The brand is bringing its BFY candy innovation to one of the year's most buzzed-about retail openings.

The confectionery industry is highlighting how chocolate has been woven into the fabric of U.S. celebrations and traditions for generations.

Better-for-you candy products are no longer getting a free pass on texture, flavor, or eating experience.

At this year's Sweets & Snacks Expo, a live (and real!) wedding was held on Wednesday, May 20.

Gen Z and Millennial culture drives flavor trends for hard candy, particularly for tropical and global profiles, says a representative from the brand. 

Proceeds from the candy will go to a student-led project that is converting shipping containers into medical clinics.