World Cocoa Foundation President Martin Short resigns Senior Vice President for Programs Chris Vincent to serve as interim president. August 8, 2022 Short, who joined the WCF last year, said he was leaving to pursue other opportunities after having led a strategy review with the foundation’s board.Read More
Global vegan snacks market to reach $80B by 2030 Increased interest in plant-based diets among factors driving growth. August 8, 2022 Increasing awareness of plant-based foods and changes in food consumption patterns are driving forces for the market.Read More
Mondelēz completes acquisition of Clif Bar Acquisition expands Mondelēz’s global snack bar business to more than $1 billion. August 8, 2022 The acquisition of Clif Bar & Co. builds upon Mondelēz International’s prioritization of fast-growing snacking segments in key geographies.Read More
SweeTARTS launches first branded film festival on TikTok Festival aims to champion TikTok storytellers. August 5, 2022 Xóchitl Gómez helps kick off the celebration of self-expression, spotlighting and supporting creators with the chance to win $25,000.Read More
Barry Callebaut selects Ontario for specialty chocolate factory Company's first new factory since 2008 expected to bring more than 200 jobs to Canada. August 4, 2022 The plant will focus on sugar-free, high protein and other specialty chocolate products. Read More
ofi: 6 trends for chocolate, confectionery and spreads Nut flavors, plant-based options remain important in new product launches. August 3, 2022 ofi's Lesya Melechyn recently outlined six trends the ingredients supplier is seeing in chocolate, confectionery and spreads.Read More
Hershey earns Great Place to Work certification Company's U.S. business joins Brazil, India operations in earning honor. August 3, 2022 The certification is based on what current employees say about their experience working at Hershey.Read More
NC Custom acquires Fresh Beginnings Manufacturing to relocate from Georgia to New York. August 3, 2022 As part of the acquisition, NC Custom adds baked goods to its roster of confectionery and food manufacturing capabilities.Read More
Marich Confectionery CEO Bradley van Dam retires Company names Leonard Spelt as incoming CEO. August 2, 2022 Marich Confectionery CEO Brad van Dam is retiring after 26 years in the lead role and 38 years at the company.Read More
CandyRific names new sales directors Cameron, Trask each have more than 20 years of experience. August 2, 2022 CandyRific appoints two new directors, Matt Cameron and Kim Trask, to its sales team.Read More