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Hershey releases action plans against deforestation in Ghana, Ivory Coast

Company committed to action plans under the Cocoa & Forest Initiative.

March 13, 2019

The Hershey Co. has released action plans against deforestation under the company’s commitments as a founding member of the Cocoa & Forest Initiative.

NCA names new board chairman, adds new members

Board also names 2019-2020 vice chairman, treasurer

Crystal Lindell

March 13, 2019

Kirk Vashaw, president of Spangler Candy Co., has been named as chairman of the National Confectioners Association's 2019-2020 board.

Schokinag invests in white chocolate, chip making lines

German company has invested €10 million since 2016

March 5, 2019

Schokinag has installed a new chip production line with a capacity of 3 tonnes per hour. The Mannheim, Germany-based company has also installed a white chocolate production line that’s set to begin regular operation this month.

tna names sales exec Jonathan Rankin as ceo

Rankin originally served tna from 1993 to 2003.

March 5, 2019

Rankin will lead tna’s day-to-day operations while focusing on the implementation of new processes that will take tna’s operational efficiencies and growth to the next level.

Kimmie Candy installs lentil-forming line

Equipment dedicated for making nutritionally-enhanced centers.

March 5, 2019

Kimmie Candy has added a chocolate lentil-forming line to its factory in Reno, Nevada. Installed late last year, the line required an investment of more than $120,000.

Ghana, Ivory Coast release action plans to end deforestation under Cocoa & Forests Initiative

Participating cocoa, chocolate companies release consolidated initial plans.

March 4, 2019

Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, along with leading chocolate and cocoa companies, are releasing action plans to end deforestation in the cocoa sector and restore forest areas.

Cargill to acquire chocolate decoration business Smet

Transaction expected to close later in 2019.

March 4, 2019

Cargill will acquire Smet Chocolaterie, a Belgium-based supplier of chocolate and sweet decorations to the food service and confectionery markets.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances promotes five team members

Promoted employees serve company’s headquarters in Northbrook, Ill.

March 4, 2019

Bell Flavors & Fragrances has promoted several team members at the company’s headquarters in Northbrook, Ill.

Valeo Foods to merge Big Bear, Tangerine Confectionery

Potential UK plant closure could affect 200 jobs.

March 4, 2019

Irish firm Valeo Foods Group plans to merge its two confectionery units, Big Bear Confectionery and Tangerine Confectionery, the BBC reported.

Study: U.S. honey industry economic output surpasses $4.5B in 2017

U.S. honey industry employs 22,000 people.

February 28, 2019

The U.S. honey industry had a total economic output of $4.74 billion in 2017, according to a new study from the University of California Agricultural Issues Center.

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