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According to Nielsen data, candy sales in the United States have increased in the last four years.

Report: Candy sales still rising despite increasing health awareness

American consumers spent $21.5B on candy in the 52 weeks ending April 30, 2016.

Abigail Watt

June 15, 2016

According to the sales trends, America is trying to be healthier — but that doesn’t mean they’re giving up candy.

CAOBISCO names Ferrero’s Alessandro Cagli as new president

Calgi hopes to address the role of confectionery in the obesity challenge

Crystal Lindell

June 15, 2016

CAOBISCO has a new president. The group has named Alessandro Cagli, director of the Ferrero Group EU public affairs office (Brussels), to the role.

Wrigley adds Skittles line to Yorkville, Ill. factory

$50-million investment adds 75 jobs, advances growth for Mars in the U.S.

Crystal Lindell

June 15, 2016

Illinois got a little brighter this week. The state is now home to the most delicious rainbow anyone has ever tasted — Skittles.

Yildiz Holding forms pladis with key confectionery brands.

Yildiz Holding forms new company, pladis, with core businesses

Internationally-recognized brands like Godiva, Ulker and DeMet's make pladis a confectionery/snacking powerhouse.

Abigail Watt

June 8, 2016

The new company unites internationally recognized brands to form a $5.2-billion business.

Ferrero pledges to double its Fairtrade commitment in cocoa.

Ferrero increases Fairtrade commitment

The company will double the amount of cocoa sourced from Fairtrade farmers over the next three years.

Abigail Watt

June 8, 2016

Ferrero's collaboration with Fairtrade began in 2014.

Michele Buck has been named chief operating officer of The Hershey Co.

Michele Buck named Hershey's chief operating officer

Buck will oversee Hershey's operations in North, Central, and South America.

Abigail Watt

June 8, 2016

She brings more than 25 years of experience in consumer packaged goods to her new role.

Barry Callebaut expands its sustainability efforts with partnership with IDH.

Barry Callebaut partners with IDH on sustainability efforts

The partnership covers an array of programs aimed at improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers and the sustainability of the cocoa sector.

Abigail Watt

June 8, 2016

The company has announced a partnership with IDH, the Sustainable Trade Initiative.

WCF leads new project to address climate change in cocoa-producing regions.

WCF leads new program to address climate change

Partnership will strengthen collaboration between public and private sector and address environmental issues.

Abigail Watt

June 1, 2016

The partnership, led by WCF, is meant to strengthen the collaboration between the public and private sector in addressing these environmental issues.

#AskChocovision will let Millennials engage with industry leaders via Twitter.

CHOCOVISION invites Millennials to Twitter chat with industry leaders

Event will act as a preview for the conference held in Davos, Switzerland in June.

Abigail Watt

June 1, 2016

Social media and Millennials have been almost synonymous for years now. This year, CHOCOVISION is making a strong push to include both in its festivities.

Why researchers are using an ultrasound on Belgian chocolate

Researchers from KU Leuven, Belgium use ultrasound to check crystallizing method.

Crystal Lindell

June 1, 2016

Researchers from KU Leuven, Belgium, have developed a new and quicker way to check whether the cocoa butter is crystallizing correctly during the hardening process — ultrasound.

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Report: Candy sales still rising despite increasing health awareness

CAOBISCO names Ferrero’s Alessandro Cagli as new president

Wrigley adds Skittles line to Yorkville, Ill. factory

Yildiz Holding forms new company, pladis, with core businesses

Ferrero increases Fairtrade commitment

Michele Buck named Hershey's chief operating officer

Barry Callebaut partners with IDH on sustainability efforts

WCF leads new program to address climate change

CHOCOVISION invites Millennials to Twitter chat with industry leaders

Why researchers are using an ultrasound on Belgian chocolate

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