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To solidify chocolate products as a permissible indulgence to consumers, manufacturers must address key consumer motivators, including flavors and textures that amplify experiences.

The B4B chocolate manufacturer also released its latest Sustainability Report to detail its progress towards its ambitious 2027 goals.

The candy company chairman and CEO received the honor during the Sweets & Snacks event in Chicago on May 23.

Since 1993, the chocolate brand has responsibly sourced ingredients, supported fair trade, prioritized sustainability, and given forward 10% of annual net profits to conservation efforts all around the globe.

Candy Industry Senior Editor Liz Parker recently was able to touch base with Nidhi Jain, associate specialist, The Smart Cube, London, on raw sugar and cocoa prices reaching 10-year and 7-year highs, and trends on sugar and cocoa prices.

Candy Industry Senior Editor Liz Parker spoke with Michael Lewis, founder, Oomph! Sweets, about how the brand got its start, as well as some of its new products and what’s next on the horizon.

To manage their food spending, U.S. consumers are finding ways to manage higher food costs by shopping at value retailers, spending less on non-food purchases, and switching to store brands, says Circana.

18-year-old high school senior Alina Morse returns with her company to Sweets & Snacks Expo next week in Chicago.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory to introduce new strategic transformation plan on the call.

We talked to Jessie Ferraioli, head of marketing, Muddy Bites, about the product and how the company got its start.