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Nutella brand to welcome three superfans to Hotella Nutella

Fans can win trip to Napa Valley for weekend breakfast experience.

November 13, 2019

Hotella Nutella, a first-of-its-kind weekend getaway experience in Calistoga, California, is set to open January 2020.

Hexx Chocolate now non-GMO, vegan certified

Company produces single-origin, bean-to-bar chocolate.

November 13, 2019

Las Vegas-based Hexx Chocolate has made its line of small-batch, single-origin, bean-to-bar dark chocolate Non-GMO Project Verified and Vegan certified.

Bristol Luxury Group buys Sugarfina for $15.1M

Candy retailer filed for bankruptcy in September 2019.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 12, 2019

The Bristol Luxury Group, a subsidiary of Bristol Capital Advisors, has substantially purchased the assets of specialty candy retailer Sugarfina, Inc. through a sale approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Majority stakeholder sells 10 percent of shares in Barry Callebaut

Company maintains 40.08 percent in Swiss chocolate company.

November 12, 2019

Jacobs Holding AG, majority stakeholder of Barry Callebaut AG, has sold 10.02 percent of its shares in the Swiss company with the goal of diversifying its investment portfolio and further supporting the Jacobs Foundation.

Liberty Orchards exploring potential for sale, merger

Century-old fruit and nut candy manufacturer sees opportunity for growth.

November 8, 2019

The founding family of Washington-based Liberty Orchards is exploring its options for its 100th year of operation.

What is the plant-based Tara protein?

The leguminous plant produces pea-style pods containing seeds and can be used in food manufacturing.

Crystal Lindell

November 7, 2019

Tara gum or Peruvian carob, as it is known, is transformed into useable protein by finely grinding these seeds into powder, which can range from white to yellowish in color.

Skittles

Survey reveals which Skittles color consumers hate the most

Survey also shows what your favorite Skittles color says about who you are.

Crystal Lindell

November 6, 2019

It’s been 30 years since Skittles introduced its iconic “Taste the Rainbow” tagline, so to celebrate this, the brand took a look at how America tastes the rainbow.

Piedmont Candy Co. names new CEO

Mark Stephens, most recently president of Pride Family Brands, Inc., will take on the role at the company known for its Red Bird puffs.

Crystal Lindell

November 6, 2019

Piedmont Candy Co., known for its Red Bird puffs, has named Mark Stephens as its new chief executive officer after an extensive search process. He replaces Chris Reid, who will continue to serve on the Board of Directors.

A woman from New Zealand and a NY cop each highlight candy’s role in our hearts

Two recent stories show that candy is more than just a sugary treat.

Crystal Lindell

November 6, 2019

A woman from New Zealand recently survived two days at sea by eating only hard candy. And, New York Police recently replaced a little boy’s candy after he dropped it on Halloween.