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Select packages of the company’s Pecans, Walnuts and Almonds will feature the heart-check mark, indicating they meet the American Heart Association’s requirements to be deemed a heart-healthy food.

Consciously crafted fruit chews and caramels by The Lovely Candy Co. are now available in most Target stores across the U.S. The confections are located in the store’s new Choose Well section, aimed at health-conscious consumers.

Nestle let go of its PowerBar sports nutrition business — which makes energy bars for workout fanatics across the U.S.

Patrick Zachary is the new director of manufacturing at Enstrom Candies and he’s off to a good start. In his short time with the Colorado-based production facility, it’s officially become Safe Quality Food level 3 Certified, accredited HACCP-based food safety plant. 

“To help consumers decide what to give their Valentines, we’ve created a list of seven personality traits that align with different types of chocolate,” explains Jessica Ruttman, marketing manager at Ethel M Chocolates.

Looks like Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has finally reached the pot of gold at the rainbow’s end. And winning the Super Bowl is no longer his only motivation for scoring touchdowns. Skittles has agreed to a formal deal with the player in honor of his renowned love for the candy dating back to his middle school years. 

With an all-new European Confectionery Pavilion, an upgraded mobile app, more space for exhibitors, and speakers from Zappos, ESPN and NBC, the annual show is sure to be sweet.

Herman Goelitz Rowland Sr., chairman of the board at Jelly Belly Candy Co., is the first award winner of the ISM Lifetime Achievement Award.