Higgins has also developed sustainable chocolate programs.
January 12, 2022
In this role, Higgins will be responsible for continuing to build people-first teams, bolstering ChocXO’s direct-to-consumer business and growing distribution.
Italian sweets company Luigi Zàini S.p.A. built on diversity, innovation.
January 12, 2022
With his sister Antonella Zàini, Luigi Zàini runs Luigi Zàini S.p.A. as the third generation. The company has exhibited at every edition of ISM since its premiere in 1971.
There’s a running theory that if the confectionery industry refuses to address the problems cocoa farmers face, eventually there just won’t be anyone willing to work as a cocoa farmer. The same is true for retail employees.
OREO Cakesters launched in 2007, were discontinued in 2012.
January 10, 2022
OREO surprised Blockbuster shoppers on Jan. 7 with a larger-than-life co-branded marquee, OREO Cakesters-themed movie posters and free samples of OREO Cakesters.
Company aims to cover nearly one billion pieces of fruit in chocolate in 2022.
January 10, 2022
Trü Frü reports continued growth despite challenges brought on by the pandemic, labor shortages, supply chain bottlenecks and loss of harvests worldwide due to extreme climate events.
GODIVA's four new partners join other prestigious brands in its North America licensing portfolio, which includes General Mills, The Cheesecake Factory and Jessica Pastries.
The divisions generated more than $250M in revenue in 2021.
January 5, 2022
Michael D. Eisner's Tornante Company and Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP) has renamed the confections and gift cards divisions of Topps, Inc. as the The Bazooka Companies, Inc. after selling its sports and entertainment division to Fanatics.
Acquisition furthers Mondelēz’s push into high-growth snacking category
January 3, 2022
Mondelēz International, Inc. has completed its acquisition of Chipita Global S.A., a high-growth leader in the central and eastern European croissants and baked snacks category.