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Handcrafted Chocolate opens store after four years of e-commerce

New Jersey e-commerce chocolatier opens first store

Handcrafted Chocolate originally launched its bon bons in September 2021.

November 24, 2025

The store was opened by New Jersey-born and based pastry chef Lauren Klein, whom recently appeared on Food Network's Spring Baking Championship.

Western Candy Conference comes to the Lone Star state

The event's central theme will cover challenges candy manufacturers face.

Candy Industry Staff

November 20, 2025

This year's conference will take place June 10-14, 2026 in San Antonio, TX, at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa.

Sour Punch joins Indiana Pacers as official season partner

Fans will get a chance to try new candies and win prizes at home games.

Candy Industry Staff

November 20, 2025

The new partnership with the Hoosier institution is timely for the candy brand, which is celebrating 20 years in Northwest Indiana this year.

Barry Callebaut partners with NotCo AI

The collab reportedly marks the first AI-powered integration in the food industry.

Candy Industry Staff

November 20, 2025

The partnership aims to merge a century of chocolate expertise with AI to accelerate innovation.

Nestlé, KitKat unveil new spaces at São Paulo International Airport

Nestlé, KitKat unveil new spaces at São Paulo airport

Additionally, the brand is now the Official Chocolate Bar of Formula 1.

Candy Industry Staff

November 20, 2025

The chocolatier has announced the opening of two renovated immersive spaces dedicated to KitKat and Nestlé brands.

NCA: No cocoa tariffs helps chocolate makers

Domestic manufacturing can now remain competitive globally, the org says.

Liz Parker Kuhn

November 18, 2025

On November 14, the president signed an Executive Order modifying reciprocal tariffs that were previously announced on April 2, including one on cocoa.

Gum and mints sales to grow $1 billion by 2030

NCA's inaugural report highlights generational preferences and market opportunities.

Candy Industry Staff

November 18, 2025

Generational turnovers are reshaping both sub-categories, with Millennial and Gen Z consumers driving virtually all growth in gum and mints.

Barry Callebaut debuts $104M chocolate plant in Canada

The facility is the company's first new location in North America since 2008.

Candy Industry Staff

November 14, 2025

Built in one of Ontario’s fastest-growing food manufacturing regions, the facility is equipped with advanced production lines focused on liquid molding, liquid chocolate, and industrial molding.