Kraft, Nestlé, Mars, Ferrero are among nine companies planning to donate more than €15 million ($19.4 million) toward cocoa sustainability projects. Specifically, money raised from the participating companies - which
Sometimes chocolate is not enough when two lovers are apart. Lacta chocolate bars - which has long encouraged consumers to exchange love messages on its wrappers - recently debuted a
Whether it was the uncertainty in the global economy, uneasiness over debt troubles in Europe, tight credit markets or manufacturers taking a breather to digest their 2010 conquests, the world’s top confectionery companies kept a low profile in 2011. Merger and acquisition activity paled in comparison to deal-laden 2010, and Candy Industry’s Top 100 list saw relatively few changes.
Farmers of crops like sugar and cocoa now have a better chance of benefiting from Fair Trade Certification under a new ingredients policy. Fair Trade USA now differentiates between items
The newest gummy candy on the market promises to not only help you eat healthier, but also to possibly help you lose weight. Protica, Inc. has launched Protein Twist, a
‘Expect more’ sweets? Now, ‘pay less’ for them at Target. As part of an initiative to bring specialty store items to Target customers, the retail giant is partnering with five
Flavorchem Corp., a leader in flavor and color production, has acquired Marnap Industries of Buffalo, N.Y., the company says. “The acquisition expands our product offerings in key categories including confection,
In an effort to expand into the Mexican market, Barry Callebaut AG has signed a new long-term supply agreement with the Mexican baking company Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV. Grupo
An old face in the lollipop section is getting a little more personal. Spangler Candy Co., known for their Dum-Dums line, is adding a new option to their website to
Brown M&M’S, which have existed since M&M’S were first produced, are finally getting their own “spokescandy.” Mars Chocolate North America announced that they will reveal the sixth M&M’S character, Ms.
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