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Instacart data on COVID-19 shopping behaviors offers previously unheard of insights
Instacart shares how trends shifted over the last year by revealing data on consumer profiles, seasonal purchases, and even emoji use.
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Candy Industry News
Saco Foods launches line of seasonal Dolci chocolate decorating kits
Kit includes Dolci brand's signature chocolate melting wafers, large pretzel rods for dipping, and autumn-themed sprinkles.
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Hudson unveils second Hudson Nonstop location using Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology
The newest store will open at Chicago’s Midway Int’l airport by mid 2021.
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Smartfood Popcorn releases Krispy Kreme Glazed Doughnut flavor
New flavor was created with help from a Gen Z consumer panel.
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Report: Global cocoa processing market reached 4.86 million tons in 2020
New ‘Research and Markets’ report offers insights into the cocoa processing sector.
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M&A
Katjes International acquires majority stake in Italian chocolate company Dulcioliva
Founded in 1924 in the Italian province of Cuneo, Dulcioliva is known for its gianduotti, truffles, and other pralines.
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Ivorian Fair Trade Network calls for payment of fair prices to cocoa farmers
Network held a press conference last week following announcement of a cocoa price reduction.
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Tony’s Chocolonely acquires longtime manufacturing partner
Company says acquisition allows for more flexibility, faster innovation.
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Hershey pursues clean energy through two solar power projects
Company to build NC solar plant, purchase power from Texas solar project.
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Second Nature Brands commits to planting 1M trees by 2026
Company will work with organizations to plant trees globally, around Detroit area.
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