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Cocoa farmers

Fairtrade debuts Plot Insights to help cocoa growers

Cooperatives can manage their data, prepping for due diligence requirements.
Candy Industry Staff
June 18, 2026

The debut reportedly marks a major step towards a secure, consent-based approach to geolocation data management, enabling cooperatives to retain ownership and control over their data.


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Mondelēz International names EVP and CFO

Mondelēz International names EVP and CFO

Amit Banati brings experience from Kellanova, Kraft Foods, and more to the role.
Candy Industry Staff
June 16, 2026

The new hire most recently served as CFO of Kenvue, Inc. and prior to Kenvue, he served as vice chair and CFO of Kellanova, formerly Kellogg Company.


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Candy Hall of Fame Experience selects Chicago as its home

Video: Candy Hall of Fame prepares to open in Chicago

The experience will celebrate the people, brands, and stories of the industry.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 16, 2026

The three-story venue will have both free and ticketed experiences, including a full restaurant.


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Cargill Izegem edible oil facility

Cargill puts $65M towards Belgium expansions

The investment will almost double the company's chocolate production capabilities.
Candy Industry Staff
June 16, 2026

The company says the investment enhances its operational and research capabilities, as well as its ability to serve growing demand for premium chocolate products.


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Nestlé's accelerator program aims to boost incomes

Nestlé's accelerator program aims to boost incomes

The program currently includes 45,000 cocoa-farming families.
Candy Industry Staff
June 16, 2026

A new independent report by the KIT Institute shows that the brand's program continues to deliver measurable gains in productivity, women's empowerment, cocoa income, and household resilience.



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Chewbert Extra Gum

Extra Gum debuts ‘Chew Into It’ platform

The candy brand is aiming to position itself as an antidote to digital distraction.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 16, 2026

A spokesperson from the Mars brand talks about its new campaign as well as Chewbert, the new visual embodiment of it.


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Hershey's scales s'mores season to create growth

Hershey scales s'mores season to create growth

Americans consume an estimated 2.5 billion of the treat annually,
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 12, 2026

A spokesperson from the brand talks about how it is sharing new consumer data about the summer ritual.


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Military Energy Gum speaks on its NSF certification

Military Energy Gum speaks on its USO partnership

The brand also recently received NSF certification.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 11, 2026

The National Sanitation Foundation and Ford Gum recently announced that the product will be included in armed forces care packages starting this year.


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 Fairtrade West Africa program supports changing cocoa landscape

Fairtrade International debuts 2025 Annual Report

The org is highlighting its growing commitment to living incomes and its future vision.
Candy Industry Staff
June 11, 2026

The org's 2025 Annual Report highlights its progress in advancing fairer trade and strengthening producer resilience while also preparing a new strategy for the future.


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Joyride debuts Deep Sea Gummies, Sour Ice Pop Strips

Joyride launches consumer-powered 50 States Challenge

The brand will crown America's No. 1 candy state on June 13.
Candy Industry Staff
June 11, 2026

The better-for-you candy brand co-owned by YouTuber Ryan Trahan will culminate the competition with a 24-hour livestream and a second Guinness World Records attempt.


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