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The plan aims to strengthen the brand's fundamentals and position as a value-added, end-to-end chocolate and cocoa solutions provider.

Once defined by simple, sugary treats in classic flavors, the category is undergoing a significant transformation.

The brand is bringing its BFY candy innovation to one of the year's most buzzed-about retail openings.

The confectionery industry is highlighting how chocolate has been woven into the fabric of U.S. celebrations and traditions for generations.

Better-for-you candy products are no longer getting a free pass on texture, flavor, or eating experience.

At this year's Sweets & Snacks Expo, a live (and real!) wedding was held on Wednesday, May 20.

Gen Z and Millennial culture drives flavor trends for hard candy, particularly for tropical and global profiles, says a representative from the brand. 

Proceeds from the candy will go to a student-led project that is converting shipping containers into medical clinics.

Current CSO Jason Reiman will remain through April 2027 to ensure a thorough and structured leadership transition. 

From Dubai chocolate to premium desserts, brands are balancing comfort, texture, and flavor innovation with consumer demand for emotional wellness and better-for-you ingredients.