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In these unprecedented times, it’s comforting to stick to things you know and understand. New survey results from Toluna and Harris Interactive reveal consumers are trying to stay loyal to their favorite brands, but it may not always be possible given product shortages.

ECRM has developed a dynamic technology platform, utilizing the latest in virtual communications technologies, for facilitating face-to-face virtual meetings between buyers and suppliers.

Jelly Belly Candy Co. is donating 1 million bags of jelly beans to first responders serving during the COVID-19 pandemic with help from Operation Gratitude.

In April, the brand introduced Sweet Chews, its first innovation outside of the gummy category. While fans had been asking for a fruit chew product, the timing wasn’t ideal, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The International Chocolate Salon has announced the 2020 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America.

Pam Vieau and Marcy Goetz, mother-and-daughter owners of Chocolate Inspirations in Roselle, Illinois, didn’t originally intend to operate a chocolate business.

The Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA) has launched Make Mine Fine, an online marketplace featuring specialty chocolates from the U.S. and abroad.

Ingredion is set to acquire a 75 percent controlling stake in PureCircle, a leading producer of stevia sweeteners for the global food and beverage industries.