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Candy Industry recently spoke with Marlene Creighton, VP – Food East, about how Hershey supports gender equality inside the workplace and beyond.

Emmons brings to the position a strong background in the consumer packaged goods industry.

In celebration of the upcoming launch of Starburst Airs aerated gummies, Mars Wrigley will host an experiential pop-up market in the Los Angeles area this week.

Venchi Italian Chocolate has used six fewer tons of virgin plastic on its 2022 Easter Collection than the previous year’s collection, encouraging conscious recycling and use of sustainable materials.

CARE, in collaboration with Cargill and The Starbucks Foundation, is launching a new effort designed to support cocoa-growing communities in Côte d’Ivoire, building on decades of CARE’s experience in developing Village Saving and Loans Associations.

Since launching in May 2021, Katjes USA has secured a nationwide listing at Walgreens with further retail listings set for spring 2022.

The Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant will be awarded to six institutions in the United States and Canada in the areas of research and chocolate programming.

In her new role, Pigg will focus on developing a data-driven, digital-first approach to the marketing strategy of the healthy snacking company and its expanding portfolio of plant-based snacks.

Brown & Haley has announced John Melin, chief operating officer and president, will become the company’s next CEO, succeeding Pierson Clair.

Move meant to celebrate National Nutrition Month encourages fans to eat whole foods instead. Campaign also includes a secret KIND Farmers Market in NYC.