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Chef Christophe Rull won the U.S. selection round of the Cacao Barry World Chocolate Masters, held Oct. 7-8 at the Chocolate Academy in Chicago. He’ll face the best pastry chefs from around the world next year in the World Chocolate Masters final.

The SFA’s Trendspotter Panel virtually assembled at three digital SFA shows to research thousands of specialty food and beverage products from around the world.

Playfully crafted with a variety of conversation starters, the Orbit Smooching Sweater was designed for the anticipated return of in-person ugly sweater parties and holiday gatherings.

The Hershey Company has announced plans to acquire Dot's Pretzels LLC, owner of Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and co-manufacturer Pretzels Inc.

DOVE Chocolate is calling on women to pitch new ideas and established small business concepts for a chance to win one of three $10,000 grants to further fuel their entrepreneurial dreams.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. is launching a new look and feel for its Intense Dark line to make it easier for shoppers to find on-shelf and to better communicate its intense flavor.

Tony Jacobs, president of Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of the Topps Company, is now serving as vice chairman of NCA’s board of trustees.

The Puratos Group has begun expanding its Belcolade facility in Erembodegem, Belgium, with the goal of making the site carbon neutral.

European confectioners are getting back on track after almost two years of ups and downs. Despite closures, candy companies have been resilient, using the time to change business models, build new facilities, upgrade online tools, and expand product lines.