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This year, Snickers released its Super Bowl commercial early for the first time ever thanks to a swell in requests from fans on social media.

The 2012 storm caused $50 million in damage to the company, leaving most of the its chocolate molding lines inoperable and the business unable to rehire many of its employees.

The chocolate maker has announced that all 10 of its manufacturing facilities are now certified landfill-free, achieving its 2015 zero-waste-to-landfill goal.

According to The Hershey Co.’s IDP Research, there’s a shifting trend away from the focus on significant others, as families and friends are starting to buy into the holiday by setting out candy dishes for Valentine’s Day.

Leading biscotti baker Nonni’s Foods has named Brian Hansberry as its new ceo effective immediately.

This year’s For the Love of Chocolate gala will take place on Feb. 28 at the Union League Club of Chicago.

The Topps Co., producer of distinctive confectionary brands like Bazooka bubble gum, Ring Pop and Push Pop, has added Steven Chiang to its board of directors.

The event transforms the shopping center into "Chocoland," offering visitors numerous interactive and educational exhibits and activities aimed at deepening customers' understanding of chocolate.

The Bay Area-based company is known for combining two perennial favorites: chocolates and pictures. Specifically, they prints edible images onto artisan chocolate bars.

Snickers fans are in for a retro treat during this year’s big game — or maybe sooner if they’re determined enough.