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Hershey expands ‘Learn to Grow’ program to Belize sugar industry

Candy company also launches new Sustainable Sugar Sourcing Policy.

May 11, 2016

The Hershey Co. announced today a new partnership with the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute (SIRDI) to expand its Hershey Learn to Grow sustainable farming program to sugar suppliers in northern Belize.

NCA adds to executive team, including new chief of staff position

Organization hires Elise Fennig as chief of staff, promotes Horan and Shumow to new v.p. president slots for global business development and scientific and regulatory affairs, respectively.

Crystal Lindell

May 11, 2016

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has expanded its executive team.

Care and DOVE Chocolates partner on programs for women's empowerment.

DOVE Chocolate partners with Care on women's empowerment program

Care will build Village Savings and Loan Associations in communities where DOVE Chocolate is sourced, thus creating financial safe havens.

Abigail Watt

May 4, 2016

Mars-owned DOVE Chocolate announced at the 2016 Care National Conference that it was partnering with Care to launch a women's empowerment program in Cote d’Ivoire.

British chocolate brand Elizabeth Shaw acquired by Colian

Acquisition part of Colian's plan for overseas growth through exports.

Abigail Watt

May 4, 2016

The British premium chocolate brand Elizabeth Shaw has been sold to Polish confectionery producer and distributor Colian Holding SA.

Fascia's Chocolates, located near the tracks of the Naugatuck Railroad, joined forces with the Railroad Museum of New England (RMNE) to create a unique travel experience.

Fascia’s Chocolates recognized by Connecticut Governor's Tourism Awards

Candymaker works with the Railroad Museum of New England to create a unique travel experience.

Crystal Lindell

May 4, 2016

Fascia's Chocolates, located near the tracks of the Naugatuck Railroad, joined forces with the Railroad Museum of New England (RMNE) to create a unique travel experience.

Amplify Snack Brands acquires better-for-you snack company Boundless Nutrition

Boundless Nutrition helps expand Amplify's portfolio of better-for-you snack brands.

Abigail Watt

May 4, 2016

Amplify Snack Brands, owner of SkinnyPop and Paqui, has acquired better-for-you snack food company Boundless Nutrition.

Hershey acquires barkTHINS, launches new packaging in support of U.S. Olympic team

Company takes another step into the snacking segment.

Abigail Watt

April 27, 2016

The Hershey Co. has announced its purchase of Ripple Brand Collective, a privately held company based in Congers, N.Y.

P in PMCA stands for something new

Organization changes name to Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association.

Crystal Lindell

April 27, 2016

“After more than a decade of contemplating a name change, PMCA’s board of directors decided to take a page from the Nike playbook and said, “Let’s stop talking about it – let’s just do it!” says Yvette Thomas, the organization’s administrative director.