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Cocoa sector joins fight against Ebola

Week-long campaign by World Cocoa Foundation nets $600,000 for West African effort.

October 15, 2014

Seventy percent of the world's cocoa supply originates in West Africa, though the region's largest producers of the commodity, Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, have thus far not experienced an outbreak of the Ebola virus.

Mars Chocolate North America unleashes fanfare for plant’s 50th anniversary

Albany, Ga., facility celebrates half-century of roasting peanuts as well as community involvement.

Kelsey Ott

October 15, 2014

Deep in the heart of the peanut state lies a friendly giant, now celebrating its 50th birthday.

Ingredion to acquire Penford Corp. for $340M

Company looks to expand specialty ingredient portfolio.

Crystal Lindell

October 15, 2014

Ingredion Inc., a leading global provider of ingredient solutions, is acquiring Penford Corp. for $340 million.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM to acquire Harry & David for $142.5 million

Deal will create a multi-occasion, omni-channel gift retailer with more than $1 billion in sales.

Bernie Pacyniak

October 9, 2014

The $142.5-million cash acquisition includes Harry & David's brands and websites as well as its headquarters, manufacturing and distribution facilities and orchards.

Acquisition

The Toffee Box acquired by BBX Sweet Holdings

Toffee maker is second candy company acquired by BBX within a week.

Crystal Lindell Kelsey Ott

October 8, 2014

For the second time this month, BBX Sweet Holdings has announced it is acquiring a confectionery company.

Awards

Chocolatiers strike gold in California: Winners of Los Angeles Chocolate Salon announced

Amano Artisan Chocolate, CocoTutti, Amara among multiple gold-medal winners.

Kelsey Ott

October 8, 2014

September ended on a decadent note in Los Angeles as the city hosted the 8th Annual Los Angeles Chocolate Salon on September 27. The event featured an award competition to honor top chocolatiers.

Development

Cargill, IFC invest $2.5M to expand cocoa farmer coop

Cargill COOP Academy in Cote d'Ivoire to help more coop leaders develop business skills.

Crystal Lindell

October 8, 2014

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Cargill are investing $2.5 million to strengthen and expand the successful Cargill Coop Academy in Cote d'Ivoire.

Closure

Ferrara Candy closes Chattanooga plant

Candy company plans to consolidate production, lays off manufacturing workers at plant.

Kelsey Ott

October 6, 2014

Ferrara Candy Co. announced another closure last month, this time affecting its Chattanooga location.

Relaunch

M&M’S reintroduces Crispy Milk Chocolate Candies

Mars’ No. 1 requested product to be brought back finally returns.

Kelsey Ott

October 3, 2014

M&M’S celebrated Thursday with a throwback: M&M’S Crispy Milk Chocolate Candies. The brand announced the popular product will return to shelves in January after a 10-year hiatus.

Disney

Novelty candy items a hit among Disney princess fans

Cinderella, Sofia the First and Frozen’s Anna and Elsa are the most popular princesses in CandyRific’s collection.

Kelsey Ott

October 2, 2014

Princesses are making candy even sweeter as CandyRific’s bestselling Disney item.

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Cocoa sector joins fight against Ebola

Mars Chocolate North America unleashes fanfare for plant’s 50th anniversary

Ingredion to acquire Penford Corp. for $340M

1-800-FLOWERS.COM to acquire Harry & David for $142.5 million

The Toffee Box acquired by BBX Sweet Holdings

Chocolatiers strike gold in California: Winners of Los Angeles Chocolate Salon announced

Cargill, IFC invest $2.5M to expand cocoa farmer coop

Ferrara Candy closes Chattanooga plant

M&M’S reintroduces Crispy Milk Chocolate Candies

Novelty candy items a hit among Disney princess fans

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