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Maya Rudolph's first appearance with the brand will be in M&M’S upcoming Super Bowl LVII campaign.

The executive, with the company since 2011, is credited with elevating the PEEPS marshmallow candy brand.

Non-chocolate novelty candy options are plentiful this year, with movie and TV show tie-in options as well as trending flavors and textures.

As the economy still tries to bounce back, the candy business seems to be booming—at least in the United States, where the dollar is stronger than a year ago and the euro and yen are down.

Olam has announced that it has been named a top employer for the third consecutive year by Top Employer Institute for its operations in Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and the Africa region.

Candy Industry interviews Kettle Award Nominee Sylvia Buxton, president and CEO of Spangler Candy Company, about her history with the company and in the confectionery industry.

The program is dedicated to helping young professionals across the confectionery industry access networking and professional development opportunities to grow their careers.

Barry Callebaut experienced a slow start to back-end loaded year, and committed to achieve current guidance in this final year.  

Candy Industry interviews Kettle Award Nominee Kirk Vashaw, chairman and CEO of Spangler Candy Company, about his history with the company and in the confectionery industry.

The third-generation family-owned candy manufacturer of Peeps and other candies will be celebrating the milestone by honoring and thanking its associates, stakeholders, and local community.