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World Cocoa Foundation to host Partnership Meeting in Amsterdam on February 6

The conference will focus on sustainability in the cocoa sector, among other topics.

January 15, 2024

Themed "Aligning for Global Action," this pivotal event will take place from February 6–7 at the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Just Born adds Meenakshi Trehan as chief growth officer

Trehan was most recently VP of marketing and innovation at Organic Valley.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 12, 2024

Trehan is an experienced CPG veteran and will oversee Just Born's sales and marketing teams.

Haribo smashes Guinness World Records title for Largest Gummy Candy Mosaic

The brand is also launching a fan art contest.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 11, 2024

Haribo pursued record-breaking artistic achievement to announce brand’s first-ever art contest, #HOWiHARIBO, inspired by creative ways fans play with gummies.

Ferrara discontinues Fruit Stripe gum after five decades

RIP: Ferrara discontinues Fruit Stripe gum after six decades

The gum's distinctive zebra-striped wrappers caught the eyes of many consumers.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 11, 2024

The gum was first introduced in the early 1960's by Beech-Nut Confection Division.

Better Sour announces distribution expansion across the U.S.

Starting this month, Better Sour is rolling out into over 800+ new doors.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 11, 2024

The brand will be launching nationally into The Fresh Market, World Market, Sprouts, Foodland, and KTA stores.

HI-CHEW launches D2C e-commerce platform

The new site provides a one-stop shopping experience for consumers.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 11, 2024

As a one-stop shop for all things HI-CHEW, the platform features a vast selection of flavor offerings to purchase directly, including Stand Up Pouches, Peg Bags, and Sticks.

Bitzel's Chocolate to bring immersive chocolate experience to Suwanee, Georgia this fall

Bitzel's Chocolate to open in Suwanee, GA on January 17

The factory and store will offer gourmet chocolates created by celebrity pastry chef Sabrina Coombs.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 10, 2024

State-of-the-art facility will take guests on an immersive, Willy Wonka-style "Journey of Chocolate."

Falcon's Beyond strikes deal with Hershey to create themed experiential attractions

The brand secures licensing rights to develop Hershey’s "retailtainment” venues both inside and outside the U.S.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 10, 2024

Through this contract, Falcon’s will conceive and develop Hershey-branded Location Based Entertainment (LBE) experiences featuring the confectionary and snack company’s iconic brands.