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With the next headline bringing worse news than the last, many consumers are seeking enjoyment in any place they can. That means they’re turning to premium products, according to insights from FONA International.

The customized solution from Fortress Technology, named “The Heracles,” checks for metal contaminants and verifies the weight of sugar sacks from 55 lbs. up to 110 lbs. 

Unilever presented a donation of 10,000 pieces of soap to Barry Callebaut, which managed the distribution to Unilever cocoa farmer cooperatives.

Sonoma Brands, a private equity investor and incubator led by Jon Sebastiani, who is also the founder and creative force behind KRAVE jerky, has acquired KRAVE from The Hershey Co. for an undisclosed amount.

Popcornopolis has kicked off the Popcorn Giving Program, which allows customers to give back to healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The charitable arm of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has donated nearly $300,000 to COVID-19 emergency relief funds that support foodservice industry organizations, small businesses and local workers affected by the pandemic.

A coalition of philanthropic partners and companies in the cocoa and chocolate industry have joined forces with Cote D’Ivoire to support its strategic objectives to combat child labor.

Atkinson Candy Co. has achieved certification under the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program at its facility in Lufkin, Texas.