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Candy company opts for compostable packaging

February 29, 2012
The candy packaging of the future is not made from modern plastic or shiny foil, but rather wood pulp. This spring, Ganong Bros Limited, Canada’s oldest candy company, will pack its Easter confectionery in stand-up pouches made from Innovia Films’ renewable, compostable cellulose-based material, NatureFlex, says the company.
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RetailNext research shows Valentine’s Day shoppers procrastinate

February 29, 2012
Valentine’s Day may be a day set aside for true love, but it’s also evolved into just another shopping event complete with last-minute gift-buyers running into their local Wal-Greens.
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Ferrero to open plant in Mexico

February 29, 2012
Ferrero has announced plans to construct a $190-million plant in the Parque Opcòn industrial park, in San Josè Iturbide in Guanajuato, Mexico.
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‘For Love of Chocolate’ coming to Chicago this weekend

February 22, 2012
Chocolate obsession is just around the corner — with a Venetian Carnival, edible costumes, celebrity chefs, human candy canes, a chocolate river Styx, and, of course, a plethora of gourmet chocolates coming to Chicago this weekend.
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Mars to open new facility in King Abdullah Economic City

Martin Kim
February 22, 2012
Mars Saudi Arabia is making a big investment in Saudi Arabia — at least $60 million, to be exact. Mars is breaking ground on a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia, with an initial investment and with an additional $150 million planned over the next 10 years.
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Sherwood Brands to be liquidated through auctions

Martin Kim
February 22, 2012
There was a time when Sherwood Brands, Inc. sold everything from plush toys to Christmas gift baskets. But the U.S. producer of seasonal sweets, novelty items and holiday gift baskets is no more. Sherwood Brands and its affiliates eventually succumbed to the effects of a challenging economy, and starting on Feb. 24 company assets will be liquidated in a series of auctions.
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Ronni Feuer dies at 63

February 17, 2012
Artist, entrepreneur, and mother - Ronni Feuer was a woman of many gifts. Feuer, founder and creator of FunkyChunky and Gracious Gifts, Inc., died Wednesday following a seven year battle
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Mars: All chocolate to have 250 calories or less by 2013

February 17, 2012
While a Snicker’s bar may never receive the coveted label of “healthy,” soon it’ll at least be guaranteed to have less than 250 calories.Mars, the maker of Snicker’s - currently
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Cocoa flavonols may reduce stress on brain

February 16, 2012
Dark chocolate is touted as being good for your skin, your digestive tract and your taste buds - and now there is evidence that it is good for your brain
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Kellogg's to acquire P&G's Pringles

February 15, 2012
The Kellogg Co. plans to acquire Procter & Gamble's Pringles business for $2.7 billion, after P&G’s original plans to sell Pringles to Diamond Foods fell through.   The Diamond Foods
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