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Kit Kat is giving fans the choice to stick together (literally) or break apart from their trick-or-treating squad this Halloween.

 At €100 million, the facility is the largest investment Barry Callebaut has ever made in its operations network.

Which candy flavors are trending this Halloween? Which textures are consumers looking for? And what are the top confectionery brands? New insights from Skai, a commerce intelligence and marketing platform, has the answers. 

Numerator has launched a Candy Tracker to monitor omnichannel sales trends, promotional activity, and advertising for both seasonal and non-seasonal candy.

Elix cacaofruit elixir – made from 100 percent pure cacaofruit – has a zesty, fruity taste and is uniquely crafted to preserve the nutrients of the cacaofruit.

Glaser has spent the last 16 years in sales management at AAK, most recently as a senior regional manager.

Famous Amos, in partnership with the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), has launched the Ingredients for Success Initiative, a grant and mentorship program that aims to provide tools and resources to help Black business owners succeed.

ChocXO has expanded its U.S. presence across several locations of Wegmans Food Markets and Vons as the demand for better-for-you chocolate continues to grow.

Candy Industry’s Crystal Lindell receives honorable mention for columns. 

GNT, manufacturer of Exberry Coloring Foods, has announced an initial investment of $30 million to expand its operations in North America.