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Ferrero documents its progress in its 13th Sustainability Report, which highlights the steps taken toward environmental and social targets during 2021.

Known and produced as She Made Foods in India, the company was created when founder Sujatha Duvvuri struggled to find clean-label foods to feed her family.

The non-chocolate novelty category, as well as marshmallows and specialty nut and coconut candy, have experienced growth over the last year.

The report illustrates progress Mondelēz has made toward its goals to prevent, identify and address potential human rights and modern slavery risks in its own operations and supply chains.

Mars Wrigley’s M&M'S brand has launched The M&M'S FUNd Advisory Council, a group of experts who will drive diversity, inclusivity and belonging in M&M'S brand programming around the world.

The chief candy officer will be responsible for deciding which new products Candy Funhouse will carry, leading candy board meetings, and being the head candy taste tester.

To reach the donation goal of $1 million for Make-A-Wish by the end of the year, IT’SUGAR is kicking off the "Pop It Forward" campaign on July 20, National Lollipop Day.

Overall, dollar sales of gift box chocolates are up about 8 percent, but price per unit increases played a role for some brands.

Gum manufacturers say focusing on innovation and amping up marketing efforts have helped the category correct course after two difficult years during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Barry Callebaut halted all chocolate production at its factory in Wieze, Belgium on June 29.