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Ghirardelli announces grand reopening of renovated Original Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop

The unveiling is just in time for National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 16.

July 11, 2023

Ghirardelli to host special celebration July 13 to showcase reimagined Ghirardelli Square flagship store.

Hershey recognized as a 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion'

Now in its seventh year, the Disability Equality Index strives to help businesses make a positive impact on unemployment of people with disabilities.

July 11, 2023

The DEI was launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities and is acknowledged today as the most robust disability inclusion assessment tool in business.

Cocoashala Incubated/Alumni bean-to-bar chocolate brands win at International Chocolate Awards

Cocoashala student and alumni bean-to-bar chocolate brands win at International Chocolate Awards

Indian bean-to-bar chocolate brands won a total of 13 awards.

July 11, 2023

Most of the winners from India at the International Chocolate Awards Asia Pacific Competition hosted have either been incubated at Cocoashala or are students/alumni.

Luker Chocolate expands its sustainability plan into new Colombian territory

The plan, entitled The Chocolate Dream, is expanding into South Bolívar.

July 11, 2023

B4B chocolate manufacturer Luker Chocolate is expanding its collaborative sustainability plan, The Chocolate Dream, into South Bolívar, a remote cocoa-producing region in Colombia.

VIDEO: Talking 'sugartainment' with IT'SUGAR Founder Jeff Rubin

IT'SUGAR CEO Jeff Rubin to transition from CEO to chairman

The company also announced other management changes.

July 6, 2023

During his career in the candy industry, Rubin founded or co-founded three successful candy companies including FAO Schweetz, Dylan’s Candy Bar, and IT’SUGAR.

PMCA welcomes confectionery industry professionals for Premium Chocolate Centers course

The course combined classroom and hands-on training.

July 6, 2023

Attendees representing a variety of companies participated in the course, held June 20–23 in Buffalo, NY.

CandyStore.com petition: Bring back Wonka Bars

CandyStore.com petition clamors to bring back Wonka Bars

The last time the bars were sold in the U.S. was in 2010.

July 6, 2023

CandyStore.com has started a petition to bring back Ferrero's Wonka Bars, just in time for the release of the new Wonka film starring Timothee Chalamet.

Mars celebrates 50-year anniversary in Chattanooga, Tennessee

The Tennessee plant is the sole maker of some varieties of Life Savers and Altoids.

July 3, 2023

Treats, snacks maker reflects on innovative history of products inspiring moments of everyday happiness.

Chocxo launches Dark Milk Chocolate Toffee, Almond, & Sea Salt Snaps at Sweets & Snacks Expo

VIDEO: Chocxo on its lower-sugar, organic chocolate products

The brand recently debuted Dark Milk Chocolate Toffee, Almond, & Sea Salt Snaps.

June 30, 2023

We spoke with Peter Higgins, Chocxo president, about its organic, low-sugar chocolate, as well as how it secured distribution with Costco, and its sustainability partnership with repurpose Global.