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The Boulder-based chocolate company will be under the newly established Ritter Sport U.S. Subsidiary umbrella.

The global premium chocolate brand has unwrapped a new brand identity and global advertising campaign as it gears up for its centenary in 2026.

Seasonal flavors and shapes have been popular for many years, but have taken off as consumers continue to seek convenient and inexpensive ways to make holidays special, the rep says.

The soon-to-be retiree is responsible for portfolio management and the identification and execution of M&A transactions, as well as venture funds, external partnerships, and licensing agreements. 

The store was opened by New Jersey-born and based pastry chef Lauren Klein, whom recently appeared on Food Network's Spring Baking Championship.

This year's conference will take place June 10-14, 2026 in San Antonio, TX, at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa. 

The new partnership with the Hoosier institution is timely for the candy brand, which is celebrating 20 years in Northwest Indiana this year.

The partnership aims to merge a century of chocolate expertise with AI to accelerate innovation.

The chocolatier has announced the opening of two renovated immersive spaces dedicated to KitKat and Nestlé brands.

On November 14, the president signed an Executive Order modifying reciprocal tariffs that were previously announced on April 2, including one on cocoa.