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Yowie works to ‘Sweeten the Season’ amid stay-home orders due to COVID-19

Candy company known for its surprise-inside treats offering discounts, free gifts, family activities and more this year.

Crystal Lindell

December 14, 2020

Throughout the holiday season, Yowie will offer special gifts, free activities for families, and discounts on their beloved surprise-inside chocolate eggs.

Candy Industry hosting free, live panel discussion on cocoa sustainability Dec. 15

Experts from Barry Callebaut, Cargill and Blommer to weigh in on farmer poverty, child labor, LID, COVID-19, and what’s on the horizon.

Crystal Lindell

December 14, 2020

When could the industry finally reach 100 percent sustainable cocoa? What are the most effective ways to address child labor? And how has COVID-19 impacted everything?

How consumer brands can navigate packaging for e-commerce

COVID-19 pandemic causes consumers to rely on e-commerce, requiring manufacturers and brand owners to adapt.

December 14, 2020

With the pandemic shutting retailer doors and changing the world as we know it, CPGs must adapt to a retail environment far more dependent on online consumption.

Hershey General Counsel Damien Atkins to step down

Atkins cites family illness as reason for his departure.

December 14, 2020

The Hershey Co. has announced that Damien Atkins, senior v.p., general counsel and corporate secretary, is resigning due to family illness, effective Jan. 31, 2021.

European consumers increasingly seeking sustainable products, Cargill finds

Survey finds 70 percent of European consumers factor sustainability into purchase decisions.

December 14, 2020

European consumers look for products with sustainability credentials and are willing to pay more for brands that invest in environmental or social initiatives that align with their beliefs, new research from Cargill reveals.

Consumers seek immunity-boosting foods in light of COVID-19 pandemic

Innova Market Insights includes immune health in Top Trends for 2021.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

December 9, 2020

Innova Market Insights says health and immunity will remain “top of mind” for consumers as concerns over COVID-19 extend into next year.

Hershey establishes Thurgood Marshall College Fund endowment for food science students

Company donates $1.5 million to start; goal to increase endowment to $3 million.

December 8, 2020

The Hershey Co. says it will invest $1.5 million in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to establish a scholarship endowment, with the goal to increase that to $3 million over the next decade.

Läderach expands in U.S. with flagship store in NYC

Swiss chocolatier also expected to open a store in D.C. next year.

December 8, 2020

Swiss chocolatier Läderach is opening a flagship store in New York City, its 100th store across the world.

PMCA highlights virtual education offerings

Organization offers Virtual Confectionery Learning Series, podcasts.

December 7, 2020

As a leading source for training and education, PMCA continues to serve the confectionery and snack industry with new virtual offerings.

Bouchée Confections opens store in Reno

Company focuses on single-origin chocolates, flavor pairings.

December 7, 2020

Bouchée Confections, maker of handcrafted single-origin chocolates and confections, has opened a new shop in Reno, Nevada.

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