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Mass. teen wins trip to National Baseball Hall of Fame sponsored by Big League Chew

Nicholas Gouveia, 14, also won $5,000 for hometown Little League team.

November 2, 2020

More than 40,000 entries were submitted, and 14-year-old Nicholas Gouveia, from Frye Island, Mass., captured the ultimate prize — a three day/two-night trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y. and the chance to win $50,000 to support his hometown youth baseball program.

HARIBO selects Milwaukee firm as general contractor for Wisconsin factory

Construction on facility is set to being as soon as possible in 2020.

November 2, 2020

Gilbane Building Company will be responsible for all construction and work-site management. Construction on HARIBO of America's 136.8-acre facility is going to begin as soon as possible in 2020.

TPG Growth takes majority stake in SmartSweets, brings on new CEO

Founder Tara Bosch will remain with the company, focusing on innovation, strategic initiatives.

October 28, 2020

TPG Growth received its stake from SmartSweets’ management and other shareholders. Tara Bosch, who founded SmartSweets in 2015, will remain the largest individual shareholder.

Debbas Gourmet aims to strike a chord with new chocolate line

Maxwell Debbas talks wholesale, A’cappella Chocolate and chocolate subscription services.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 27, 2020

Maxwell Debbas, managing partner, new product development specialist and chocolatier, recently spoke to Candy Industry about Debbas Gourmet’s wholesale opportunities, the inspiration behind the A’cappella line and its chocolate subscription services.

Latest IRI data offers insight into how COVID-19 is impacting candy sales

While gum, mints, and gift box chocolate dollar sales are down, chocolate candy, non-chocolate candy and sugar-free chocolate all increased.

Crystal Lindell

October 26, 2020

The data makes it clear that the coronavirus has indeed left its mark on the sector.

Halloween 2020

Skittles develops smelly costume modeled after Zombie Skittles packs

Costume designed to encourage social distancing this Halloween.

October 20, 2020

To celebrate spooky season and the return of Zombie Skittles, the brand has created a costume that’s designed to help fans stay socially distant this Halloween.

The Hershey Trust Co. owns 81 percent of the voting power behind The Hershey Co. But being owned by a Trust doesn't necessarily preclude a sale of The Hershey Co.

Hershey launches virtual insights platform for retailers

Tool allows company to provide latest information, solutions to customers.

October 20, 2020

Hershey has launched the Hershey Insights Network, which provides solutions for its retail partners to engage shoppers and enhance their overall experience both in-store and online.

KitKat brand giving iconic slogan a break to mark 85th anniversary

Campaign includes social media contest for fans to generate soundalike slogans.

October 20, 2020

KitKat is giving its iconic slogan, “Have a break, have a KitKat,” a 10-day rest as part of a campaign honoring the brand’s 85th anniversary.

Mars Wrigley names Julia M. Brown as new chief procurement officer

Brown, most recently of Carnival, also worked for Mondelez and Clorox.

Crystal Lindell

October 19, 2020

Brown will oversee Mars Wrigley’s relationships with the supplier community to improve supplier diversity and build the connected and sustainable treating and snacking business of tomorrow.