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Extra’s newest ad highlights how 2020 has changed relationships

Spot features two sisters, and it’s meant to encourage new usage occasions.

Crystal Lindell

August 3, 2020

The spot features two sisters — one who’s always on her phone and the other, Lena, who’s trying to get her attention.

NACS cancels 2020 in-person show, plans to launch virtual experience

NACS show was originally planned for Oct. 11-14 in Las Vegas.

August 3, 2020

NACS has canceled its 2020 in-person event, originally set for Oct. 11-14 in Las Vegas, as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Ferrero introduces updated logo, packaging for Crunch

Ferrero acquired Crunch from Nestlé in 2018.

August 3, 2020

The chocolate bar’s signature blue and red wrapper remains the same, but the graphics have been modernized.

Blommer Chocolate introduces white paper on COVID-19, better-for-you sweets and snacks

White paper highlights the intersection of nutrition, public health.

August 3, 2020

Blommer Chocolate's Global R&D Center, in conjunction with Fuji Oil, recently released a white paper titled "Meeting the Coronavirus Challenge for Healthier & Sustainable Foods."

As Woodman’s Markets deploys robots into stores, what happens to human staff?

Automation is changing hiring needs in retail and manufacturing, and companies must be aware of that long-term.

Crystal Lindell

July 29, 2020

Innovative imaging tools and neural networks enable the Badger Technologies autonomous robots to detect out-of-stock items with more than 95 percent accuracy. In other words, there’s no way humans can compete.

HI-CHEW, The Doughnut Project launch limited-edition doughnut inspired by watermelon chews

Doughnut will be available from July 30-Aug. 2.

July 29, 2020

HI-CHEW and The Doughnut Project have teamed up to celebrate America's favorite summer fruit (and HI-CHEW fan-favorite flavor) with the creation of the Watermelon Sugar HI-(CHEW) doughnut.

Latest confectionery enrobers focus on quick changeover, easy cleaning

Enrobing equipment advancements increase production output while processing a wider variety of products.

Crystal Lindell

July 29, 2020

The latest confectionery enrobers are easier to clean and allow manufacturers to easily switch between types of chocolate.

Nestlé, Ivory Coast, Earthworm Foundation partner to regenerate Cavally Forest Reserve

Forest reserve in western Ivory Coast is home to endangered species.

July 29, 2020

Nestlé, the Ivory Coast’s government and the nonprofit Earthworm Foundation are partnering to protect the country’s Cavally Forest Reserve and its endangered species from deforestation.