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Popcornopolis kicks off Popcorn Giving Program to support COVID-19 frontline workers

Company will donate a cone of popcorn with every online purchase.

April 30, 2020

Popcornopolis has kicked off the Popcorn Giving Program, which allows customers to give back to healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nielsen-Massey donates nearly $300K to COVID-19 relief efforts

Funds support community efforts, members of the foodservice, hospitality industries.

April 30, 2020

The charitable arm of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has donated nearly $300,000 to COVID-19 emergency relief funds that support foodservice industry organizations, small businesses and local workers affected by the pandemic.

Exclusive data reveals confectionery equipment trends

New report details purchasing and equipment trends in the candy manufacturing sector.

Crystal Lindell

April 29, 2020

One-third of respondents to a recent equipment survey said they plan to add a new production line to their facility in the next 12 months.

Jacobs Foundation Cote DIvoire education

Cocoa and chocolate companies join Cote D’Ivoire, foundations in tackling child labor

Coalition to raise 150 million Swiss Francs for education, early childhood initiatives.

April 29, 2020

A coalition of philanthropic partners and companies in the cocoa and chocolate industry have joined forces with Cote D’Ivoire to support its strategic objectives to combat child labor.

Atkinson Candy’s Texas facility achieves SQF certification

Company began working on facility overhaul to better segregate allergens.

April 29, 2020

Atkinson Candy Co. has achieved certification under the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program at its facility in Lufkin, Texas.

12 ways the coronavirus is impacting consumer behavior

FMCG Gurus releases insights into how the food and beverage industry can navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mike Hughes

April 27, 2020

Consumers are looking to create moments of indulgence at home, order more groceries online, and buy more healthy products amid the coronavirus pandemic.

GODIVA donates chocolate, coffee to healthcare workers

Company has donated more than 600,000 pieces of chocolate to two hospital networks.

April 24, 2020

In the past few weeks, GODIVA has donated chocolate, coffee and other treats to hospitals, doctors, nurses, caregivers and other supporting hospital workers.

See’s Candies resumes production, donates candy

California-based company suspended production at the end of March.

April 24, 2020

See’s Candies has donated more than 100 tons of candy to hospitals, schools, food banks, missions and organizations like Meals on Wheels, Ronald McDonald Houses and the YMCA across the West Coast.

Goo Goo Clusters offering customers a chance to give back

Customers can add Chocolate Care Pack to online orders.

April 24, 2020

Goo Goo Clusters has been making surprise candy deliveries to frontline workers around Nashville, where the 108-year-old company is based, but Goo Goo is now offering customers the chance to give back.