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The National Confectioners Association has launched Sweets & Snacks On Demand after canceling the 2020 in-person event as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Puratos Group has invested in production facilities in Kenya, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia and Nigeria with the goal of reducing food imports and the company’s ecological footprint while contributing to food security in Africa.

Yowie began coordinating with hospitals and shelters in early May to donate their products, including surprise-inside chocolate eggs, gummies and bites.

The SFA and Mintel recently released the 2020-2021 Edition of The State of the Specialty Food Industry report, which explores the market and where it is going based on sales data from the past three calendar years.

New research from Euromonitor International illustrates just how much consumers have come to rely on technology in the face of government-mandated lockdowns and a personal desire to minimize contact with other people.

Emulsifier manufacturer Palsgaard A/S will invest 750 million Danish Kroner ($113 million) to more than double production capacity at its Danish facility by 2024.

The Rainforest Alliance has revamped its certification program, including more robust criteria, measurement and impact.

The Hershey Co. is set to invest $135 million in expanding its manufacturing operation in Augusta County, Virginia, the office of Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced Tuesday.

The National Confectioners Association has refreshed its visual identity and website as part of its newly announced five-year strategic plan, “Thrive in 2025.”