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Budding confectionery technologists have a chance to earn $5,000 toward their studies.

The landmark investment will leverage Kinh Do's manufacturing capabilities, comprehensive distribution network and some of the best Vietnamese talent in the industry.

The Hershey Co. president and CEO J.P. Bilbrey will help advise President Barack Obama on commercial relationships with African nations.

It looks like barks, cakes, chocolates, and caramels are a few of Oprah’s favorite things this year.

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. has announced that it’s creating a new, "better for you" division and increasing its investment in Late July Snacks, LLC — a leader in organic and non-GMO snacks.

Now, eating chocolate can help give other people the chance to eat.

CEO and President John Bilbrey announced that The Hershey Co. made “good progress against our third-quarter objectives as net sales, retail takeaway and market share trends improved versus the first half of the year.”

The U.S. confectionery market is expected to see about $6 billion in increased sales in the next five years, and premium products are driving the growth. But the industry is growing faster globally than it is domestically and commodity costs are impacting costs from the farm to the finished product.

U.S. sugar policy reform took another blow this week, as the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it has initialed draft agreements with the Mexican government and Mexican sugar exporters.