As of June 1, certified organic products will be able to move freely between the U.S. and EU borders.The two largest organic markets have signed an organic equivalence arrangement, a
This Easter season, Lindt is doing something sweet for autism.Swiss chocolatier Lindt is once again partnering with Autism Speaks to raise funds and awareness for autism, says the company. “Every
An old-fashioned candy company is getting a new-school IT system.Solarsoft Business Systems, a software and IT service provider, has announced the go-live of its enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for
Corn Products International wants people to know they offer more than just corn. The company is planning to change its name to “Ingredion” - a combination of the word “ingredients”
The recession-resistant global confectionery industry shows signs of stirring again. Chocolate remains a key driver as increasing activity in BRIC markets stirs multinational and regional investments.
The Hershey Co. announced some good news for the environment today: three of its factories are now certified “Zero-Waste-to-Landfill” (ZWL).The designation means routine manufacturing waste has been eliminated from landfill
A fire at Sarris Candies, a Pennsylvania candy factory, destroyed nearly 20,000 lbs. of chocolate and has forced the retail store and ice cream store to close, the Washington Post
Natra SA has established a new international chocolate subsidiary in an attempt to explore new markets and increase efficiency, the company says.The new sales and distribution platform, Natra Chocolate International,
Football fans got a taste of M&M’S newest spokescandy during the Super Bowl - and it made many of them chuckle.Mars Chocolate North America introduced the sixth M&M’S character, Ms.
Even the healthiest consumer sometimes needs a treat.Recent Mintel research shows that 39% of healthy snackers say they occasionally eat less-healthy and more indulgent snacks.But the best way to reach
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