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Palmer holiday collection

R.M. Palmer Co., Reading, Pa.

October 19, 2016

R.M. Palmer Co. has launched four new items for the holiday season.

New inclusions, formulations help consumers maintain interest in toffee

Toffee sales decline, but confectioners hope traditional products, new twists will keep consumers coming back.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 17, 2016

Made by caramelizing sugar or molasses with butter and allowing it to cool into slabs, toffee has provided decades of decadence to candy connoisseurs.

Frankford Candy Co. reintroduces Wonder Ball

The Wonder Ball bounces back after being discontinued in 2007.

Olivia Zyszczynski

October 12, 2016

Frankford Candy Co. has brought back the Wonder Ball, the hollow, milk chocolate treat filled with candy pieces that has become a nostalgic item among young adults.

Halloween and election treats

Dylan's Candy Bar, New York City.

Olivia Zyszczynski

October 12, 2016

With Halloween and the 2016 general election around the corner, Dylan’s Candy Bar has released lines of spooky and presidential treats.

Barry Callebaut announces $18-million expansion to Singapore factory

Facility will have third production line, moulding line, warehouse.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 7, 2016

Swiss cocoa and chocolate processor Barry Callebaut will invest $18 million in its Singapore production facility to help meet the growing demand for chocolate in Asia.

Barry Callebaut opens first chocolate factory in Indonesia

The 43,000-sq.-ft. factory will be on the same campus as GarudaFood Group’s biscuit production facility.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 6, 2016

Swiss chocolate producer Barry Callebaut has expanded its operations in Indonesia with the grand opening of its first chocolate factory in the country.

Mars buys out Berkshire Hathaway stake to take full control of Wrigley

Mars accelerated timeline to repurchase the holding company’s shares.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 6, 2016

Mars, Inc., announced Thursday it will combine its chocolate segment and its Wrigley subsidiary to form a new division, Mars Wrigley Confectionery, further cementing Mars’ status as a global confectionery leader.

India proposes to allow vegetable oil in chocolate.

Asher’s recalls 40 products because of possible salmonella contamination

Salmonella found during routine testing at Lewistown, Pa., facility.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 6, 2016

Pennsylvania-based confectioner Asher’s Chocolate voluntarily recalled more than 40 chocolate products last month because of possible salmonella contamination.