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Just Born Quality Confections reports its August 2020 donation of $100,000 has provided more than one million meals to nearly 16,000 families throughout the Lehigh Valley.

Led by Octagon Capital Holdings, 900 Chocolate Investors and the company's founders, funds will be used for marketing initiatives to support the company's growing retail footprint, campaigns to bolster upcoming product launches and expansion of the company's production facility.

Bid-On-Equipment found baked goods to be among the most popular, with doughnuts and pies each earning the top spot in 13 states.

Vegan chocolate is popular among consumers following a flexitarian or vegan diet, as well as consumers with lactose intolerance and other food allergies.

CaPao, a mission-based start-up snack brand created by Mondelēz International's SnackFutures innovation and venture hub, is one of the first products to be certified under the Upcycled Food Association's Upcycled Certification Program.

Mars Wrigley has awarded the Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant to 10 educational and cultural institutions across the United States.

With retailers turning away from bulk bins and office-goers not filling their candy dishes as often, hard candy sales have sagged throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.