FORCEpkg's Tom Newmaster takes a look at the confectionery industry's change agents and how they’re igniting innovation.

Product diversification, facility growth helps family-owned business thrive through challenges.

The $214 million facility expansion will create 200 new jobs and meet growing demand in North America.

After overcoming incredible odds during turbulent times, Guy Debbas and his son, Max Debbas, now oversee a global chocolate-making business that includes A’cappella Chocolates and Debbas Gourmet.

Tim LeBel, chief Halloween officer, recently spoke to Candy Industry about the partnership, the inspiration behind some of its spooky sweets, and what Mars Wrigley expects for the holiday.

The snack company is backing the next phase of Cocoa Life with an additional $600 million, for a total $1 billion investment since 2012.

Airheads has introduced candy-flavored dental floss to ease the longstanding tension between candy makers and dentists.

Through Dec. 24, for each gift purchased from the company's Season of Giving holiday collection, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. will donate 20 percent of the net proceeds to Feeding America. 

Dart joined Perfetti Van Melle on Oct. 6 to establish this new executive leadership team role for North America.

In her new role, Stevenson will champion Mars’ involvement in global science discovery.