Mondelēz International aims to source 100 percent of its cocoa through Cocoa Life by 2025 Just under half of the company’s chocolate brands are currently sourced through the program. May 1, 2019 Currently just under half (43 percent) of Mondelēz International’s chocolate brands source cocoa through the company's Cocoa Life program.Read More
Mars Wrigley Confectionery launches merchandising incubator program for retailers Retailers can apply through the end of May. May 1, 2019 Mars Wrigley Confectionery has launched the 2019 Innovative Merchandising Incubator, a national program to provide retailers with merchandising solutions and drive sales.Read More
Nestlé verifies three-quarters of its supply chain as deforestation-free Company’s palm oil, pulp and paper supply chains monitored with satellite imagery, other tools. April 30, 2019 More than three-quarters (77 percent) of Nestlé’s agricultural commodities are verified as deforestation-free, the company announced Tuesday.Read More
See’s Candies CEO Brad Kinstler retires Kinstler held the role since 2006. April 30, 2019 See's Candy announced in November Kinstler would pass the reins to Pat Egan.Read More
The Hershey Co. to release first year-round Kit Kat flavor in a decade Kit Kat Duos Mint + Dark Chocolate to hit shelves December 2019. April 24, 2019 The Hershey Co. will debut Kit Kat Duos Mint + Dark Chocolate, the first year-round Kit Kat flavor in almost a decade.Read More
How Hershey is changing the candy industry The Hershey Co. is changing the way candy is being sold, both in the store and online. Crystal Lindell April 24, 2019 Hershey is turning 125 years old in 2019, but it’s the company’s future that’s most interesting right now.Read More
NCA, Western Candy Conference to host California Advocacy Day Event set for May 7-8 in Sacramento. April 22, 2019 The National Confectioners Association and the Western Candy Conference will host the 4th annual California Advocacy Day in Sacramento May 7-8.Read More
Mars Wrigley launches second M&M’S Flavor Vote in Canada Campaign features global flavors representing Mexico, England and Thailand. April 22, 2019 Mars Wrigley Confectionery has launched a second M&M’S Flavor Vote in Canada featuring internationally-inspired flavors.Read More
Hershey names Steve Voskuil as cfo, announces other executive additions Voskuil comes to Hershey from medical device company Avanos Medical. Alyse Thompson-Richards April 18, 2019 The Hershey Co. has named a new chief financial officer and other executives who will report to President and CEO Michele Buck.Read More
Sponsored Content A Guide to Sanitary Product Recovery (Pigging) for Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturers April 18, 2019 Sanitary product recovery ("pigging") gives a high ROI with rapid payback for confectionery manufacturers.Read More