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RCI inducts new board members

RCI inducts new board members

Personnel from Harbor Sweets and Fascia's Chocolates were added to the group.
Candy Industry Staff
July 2, 2025

The organization also recognized outgoing board members Tyler Buffett of Buffett’s Candies (Albuquerque, NM) and Rhonda Dehn of Morkes Chocolates (Palatine, IL) for their service and dedication.


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RCI names winner of 2025 Grand Confection Award

RCI names winner of 2025 Grand Confection Award

Van Otis Chocolates' peanut butter confection took home the prize.
Candy Industry Staff
July 1, 2025

The winning confection combines smooth peanut butter with New Hampshire native whipped cinnamon honey and adds feuilletine for a light crunch.


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A look back: Merckens

Merckens' family legacy endures as part of Cargill

The brand sells confectionery coatings and chocolate wafers.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
July 1, 2025

We touched base with the great-grandson of August Merckens Sr., founder of the brand, plus a Cargill representative to talk about the past, present, and future of the brand.


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Rainforest Alliance releases 2024 report

Rainforest Alliance releases 2024 report

The regenerative movement has reached nearly 8 million farmers and workers.
Candy Industry Staff
July 1, 2025

The organization's 2024 Annual Report is highlighting its progress in making global agriculture more regenerative, helping restore nature, and strengthening rural communities.


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Nestlé program sees improved incomes, resilience among cocoa farming families

Nestlé cocoa-farming program sees improved incomes

The income accelerator initiative is also seeing higher household resilience.
Candy Industry Staff
July 1, 2025

The chocolatier's program is expanding to reach 50,000 cocoa-farming households in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana.


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Tony's Chocolonely debuts annual FAIR Report

Time Magazine reveals ‘Most Influential Companies’ list

The list includes four snack and candy makers.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 30, 2025

The magazine recently released its Time100 Most Influential Companies list, and both Orkla Snacks and Tony's Chocolonely made the cut.


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NCA's ‘The Sweet Life’ returns for third season

NCA's ‘The Sweet Life’ returns for third season

Ferrero, Mars Wrigley, See's Candies, and more are featured in the series.
Candy Industry Staff
June 30, 2025

The Sweet Life takes viewers behind the scenes of the $54B confectionery industry to explore the magic of candy making and celebrate the people who make America’s favorite treats.


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Candy Dynamics renews partnership with NASCAR

Candy Dynamics renews partnership with NASCAR

The brand first partnered with driver Brennan Poole in 2023.
Candy Industry Staff
June 25, 2025

The candy company has announced the renewal of its partnership with NASCAR driver Brennan Poole for the 2025 season.


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WCF launches new methodology for measuring cocoa farmer household income

World Cocoa Foundation debuts new board leadership

Tricia Brannigan, VP, Hershey, has been appointed chairperson of the board.
Candy Industry Staff
June 23, 2025

The organization has announced the election of its new board officers, following the completion of the previous officers’ two-year term.


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Mascot Inc. taps new VP of sales

Mascot Inc. taps new VP of sales

Tore Swenson brings over 20 years of specialty food experience to the role.
Candy Industry Staff
June 19, 2025

The president and CEO of Mascot, Kenny Tarver, has decided to add Swenson to their team to help build the company and its brand. 


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