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The candy line is a 3-year contract, with Kona Ice taking a data-driven approach to expansion.

We recently chatted with Chris Borges, non-chocolate category director, Perfetti Van Melle, about consumer trends and behaviors in the hard candy category.

The brand was created in 1977 by former Cornell University—and then minor league—pitcher Rob Nelson.

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) is leading the cocoa sector's drive towards consistent reporting with the launch of the first-ever greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting standard for cocoa.

From March 26 through Easter Sunday on April 20, consumers can indulge in this one-of-a-kind experience that will feature over-the-top Peeps-themed décor, new menu creations, plus photo-ops.

The company has reportedly achieved record revenue while halving cocoa's climate impact and doubling farm resilience.

More than 100 airport locations now carry Original Peanut Butter Meltaway Bars and other treats.

Acumen, a global nonprofit impact investor, has debuted a Valentine’s Day campaign urging chocolate lovers to “Make a #Cocoamitment” by choosing chocolate brands that support fair wages for cocoa farmers.

The award was given to Zuenelli at candy conference ISM for outstanding services to the international sweets and snacks industry.

Döhler will present its ingredient solutions at ProSweets Cologne 2025, addressing key challenges in the bakery, confectionery, and snack industries.