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Dr. Bronner's announces first regenerative organic certified chocolate

The brand's Salted Dark Magic All-One Chocolate Bar's organic ingredients include cocoa from Ghana and Ivory Coast.

January 30, 2024

Regenerative organic certified chocolate from natural brand exemplifies ethical standards by sourcing from regenerative organic and Fair Trade supply chains.

Living legends: roundtable interview with Spangler Candy’s three Kettle Award recipients

The three living Kettle Award recipients from Spangler Candy talk about the confectionery industry and the company’s history.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 30, 2024

The Kettle Award represents the highest recognition an individual working within the U.S. confectionery industry can attain.

Peeps invites fans to stay in first-ever 'Peeps Sweet Suite'

Consumers can enter a world of "Peepsonality" and whimsy just in time for Easter.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 30, 2024

The Peeps Sweet Suite will transport fans to an Easter wonderland filled with Peeps decorations, whimsical furnishings, and a taste of the Peeps 2024 flavor lineup.

NCA: Most Americans to celebrate Valentine's Day with candy, chocolate

NCA: 92% of Americans want treats for Valentine's Day

This excitement reflects not just a preference for treats but a celebration of the emotional connections these treats bring.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 30, 2024

92% of Americans are embracing the sweet spirit of the Valentine’s Day season, saying they plan to share chocolate and candy with friends, family, and loved ones throughout the first half of February.

Chocolate Cordillera joins call for cocoa sector to 'align for global action'

The brand announced that 106 female cocoa farmers from Colombia have completed the first module of its sustainability program.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 30, 2024

Colombian sustainable brand Chocolate Cordillera is set to share the latest results from its ATENEA sustainability program during Amsterdam Cocoa Week, which runs from February 5–11.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate appoints interim CEO

Starlette B. Johnson brings more than 30 years of experience in retail businesses.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 29, 2024

The company added industry veteran and board director Starlette B. Johnson as interim chief executive officer.

The top three innovations from ISM 2024

ISM announces winners from its New Product Showcase.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 29, 2024

ChoViva, Cacaofruit Bites, and PEZ MyHead win top awards at ISM.

Better Sour debuts gummy candy focused on globally-inspired sour flavors

VIDEO: Sour better-for-you gummies with Better Sour

Last year, the brand raised an oversubscribed $1 million pre-seed round to support its launch.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 26, 2024

We recently talked to Semira Nikou and Isabella Hughes, co-founders, Better Sour, about its new low-sugar gummy brand, and how they got the idea for the company.