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In addition to reworking the SweetWorks Confections team and company culture, Delica North America CEO Leah Dunmore has pushed for innovation, especially by expanding its Niagara Chocolates brand to national retailers.

FORCEpkg's Tom Newmaster takes a look at the confectionery industry's change agents and how they’re igniting innovation.

Thirty students representing a variety of companies participated in the course, held Oct. 25-28 at Paulaur Corporation in Cranbury, N.J.

Birch Coffee locations will offer a limited-edition "Classic Cup of Joe'' coffee blend, packaged in Bazooka's iconic red, white and blue graphics.

Divided into three categories — Chocolate, Non-Chocolate and Snacks — we asked our readers to decide which products previously featured on CandyIndustry.com represented the best of the best for the season.

Product diversification, facility growth helps family-owned business thrive through challenges.

The company says it stays ahead of emerging trends by analyzing what consumers are looking for in packaged foods, beverages and foodservice. 

"Halloweek" festivities bring together city departments, corporations and community-based organizations to plan Halloween-related activities for Chicago residents of all ages.

The event brought together governments, cocoa-growing communities, civil society and companies focused on raising farmer incomes, reducing child and forced labor and reversing deforestation. 

Tim LeBel, chief Halloween officer, recently spoke to Candy Industry about the partnership, the inspiration behind some of its spooky sweets, and what Mars Wrigley expects for the holiday.