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The IOI Group, a global leader in the palm oil industry, will have a new chief operating officer and a new v.p. of operations for its Americas group, and a new group sales and marketing director in 2013.

The deal is expected to boost Barry Callebaut's sales volume in the Asia and Latin America markets by 65% and also will help the company expand its cocoa powder market share.

Tuttle died Dec. 7 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. from complications of pneumonia. He was 58.

If there’s one thing the company that makes Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups should know, it’s that chocolate and peanut butter go pretty well together.

St. Louis-based Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier has acquired Iowa City, Iowa-based Bochner Chocolates in an effort to expand its national presence.

Visitors can create custom chocolate bars, take personal tasting tours and play candy games in addition to shopping in candy boutiques that are exclusive to Sweet! Hollywood. And of course, no Wonka-inspired candy store would be complete without a 700-ft. gumball track propelled by a red Ferrari.

The company didn't look to mark analysis, color theory or even instinct when choosing the three new colors, but rather, democracy.

Bazooka Joe seems to be turning into a millennial, with his new love of social media and individuality.

The Hershey Co. has announced plans to join a new non-profit focused on sustainability issues in the supply chain.

It looks like Sweet Candy Co.’s effort to be forward thinking with it’s all-natural offerings are getting noticed.