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Le Damas Sweets sells 100K Dubai chocolate bars

Le Damas Sweets goes viral with its Dubai chocolate bars

The chocolatier sold over 100K treats on its UK TikTok Shop over a few months.

Liz Parker Kuhn

July 17, 2025

UAE-based Le Damas Sweets talks about the company's success with its Dubai chocolate bar and what's next for it.

Awake Chocolate nabs $5.8 million investment

The candy company aims to fuel its accelerated growth, market expansion.

Candy Industry Staff

July 15, 2025

The latest investment brings the chocolatier's total funding to date to $11.3 million USD.

Perfetti Van Melle taps VP of HR, business unit Americas

Perfetti Van Melle taps VP of human resources

Leticia Vescovi brings 20+ years of HR experience to the role.

Candy Industry Staff

July 14, 2025

The hire has held both global and regional HR business partner roles at Nike, supporting Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and global business teams.

Ferrara's holding company to acquire France-based CPK Group

Ferrara holding company to acquire CPK Group

The potential deal would add to the confectioner's portfolio of more than 30 brands.

Candy Industry Staff

July 14, 2025

The to-be-acquired company is a French manufacturer and distributor of candies and chocolates.

Chocolate Cordillera launches second phase of Atenea program

Chocolate Cordillera expands its Atenea program

The project supports female farmers with cocoa processing training and more.

Candy Industry Staff

July 10, 2025

The initiative aims to empower 120 female cacao farmers through entrepreneurship, finance, and sustainable agriculture.

PMCA elects new directors for 2025-26 fiscal year

The organization is tapping three new members for its board.

Candy Industry Staff

July 9, 2025

During the organization's annual meeting, held at its conference, members ratified the slate of directors for the new fiscal year beginning July 1.

Purdys Chocolatier enters grocery stores for the first time

The chocolate maker previously sold its products only in its retail locations and online.

Candy Industry Staff

July 8, 2025

In response to organic growth and increased interest as a Canadian-made and owned chocolate brand, the chocolatier will now be available at 131 Save-On-Foods locations across Canada.

Hershey appoints Kirk Tanner as president, CEO

The new hire is the current leader of The Wendy's Company.

Candy Industry Staff

July 8, 2025

The new president and CEO will succeed the company's retiring CEO, Michele Buck.

Jelly Belly names Nassau Candy as preferred distribution partner

Jelly Belly names Nassau Candy as distribution partner

The company will begin stocking the candy brand's products on August 16.

Candy Industry Staff

July 8, 2025

The specialty and private label confection company has been chosen as the jelly bean brand's preferred distribution partner for its specialty channel.