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Originally set to be held in Baltimore, Md., ECRM has transitioned to presenting the program through its ECRM Connect Platform.

In celebration of Women’s Equality Day on Aug. 26, Fairtrade America highlights the progress made by its gender equality initiatives across the globe while continuing to strengthen its role as an ally to women in farming communities.

Theobroma Chocolat has opened a state-of-the-art factory in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec, Canada following a $10 million investment from multiple partners.

We got word this week that the 2020 Private Label Manufacturers Association Show has been moved to a virtual format — the last 2020 event Candy Industry had planned to cover in person this year. So now we look to 2021.

Finland-based Fazer Confectionery has announced plans to cease operations in Karkkila in winter 2021 and move production of xylitol pastilles and chewing gum to the company’s factory in Lappeenranta.

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has announced the winners of the 2020 sofi Awards despite challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

PLMA says it could not host the in-person event “in light of continuing uncertainties concerning the health and safety of participants at large-scale, in-person gatherings.”