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HI-CHEW wins 2020 Global Nielsen BASES Award for package redesign

Award recognizes brands that see increases in retail dollar, unit sales.

November 24, 2020

HI-CHEW's Original Mix peg bag was recognized for its success in increasing retail dollar sales and units during the year that followed the redesign launch.

Spangler acquires Bit-O-Honey brand

Bit-O-Honey set to ship from Bryan, Ohio starting Jan. 1.

November 24, 2020

Dum Dum maker Spangler Candy Co. has acquired the Bit-O-Honey brand from Pearson’s Candy Co.

Nestlé reveals new branding for candy with derogatory names

Red Ripper, Cheekies to appear on shelves in early 2021.

November 24, 2020

Nestlé Australia has revealed the names of two confectionery items it decided to rename due to racial overtones that were “out of step with the company’s values.”

Online shopping for seasonal confectionery continues to grow, NCA report reveals

NCA releases third report on COVID-19 confectionery shopping trends.

November 20, 2020

The National Confectioners Association's report combines shopper survey data and recent sales data to investigate shoppers’ new approaches to purchasing seasonal confectionery products during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ferrero to open first manufacturing facility outside Europe in Illinois

Expansion will add 70,000 sq. ft., 50 jobs to Bloomington, Illinois facility.

November 20, 2020

Ferrero North America has announced plans to build a new chocolate manufacturing center in Bloomington, Illinois, its first chocolate production plant in North America.

HI-CHEW introduces branded merchandise in capsule collection

Collection features apparel, accessories for HI-CHEW fans.

November 19, 2020

For the first time, HI-CHEW fans have the opportunity to represent the candy brand's personality through fun and fashionable items.

ADM’s 2021 Top 5 food trends were shaped by COVID-19

Ingredient company predicts a year of innovation, marked by significant breakthroughs in nutrition.

Crystal Lindell

November 18, 2020

ADM’s 2021 food trends were strongly influenced by behavioral and societal changes that have emerged since the beginning of the pandemic, the company said.

This year, skip the family gatherings — send candy instead

Unfortunately, COVID-19 cases are still surging across the U.S., making family parties risky. But a vaccine is close, and candy can get us through the final stretch.

Crystal Lindell

November 18, 2020

Please don’t celebrate Thanksgiving with anyone who doesn’t live with you. Send candy instead.

Barry Callebaut launches Accent chocolate range for North American confectioners

Line features two high-cacao options.

November 18, 2020

Barry Callebaut's Accent range is expertly crafted to be used in a wide variety of applications, including panning, thin-to-thick enrobing, solid molding and hollow molding.