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Hershey invests $104M in Virginia plant expansion

Expansion increases capacity, adds 65 jobs.

May 10, 2019

The Hershey Co. is investing $104 million into an 111,000-sq.-ft. expansion of its factory in northern Virginia.

Salon du Chocolat coming to NYC in fall 2019

Event was first launched in Paris in 1995.

May 8, 2019

Salon du Chocolat will bring its demonstrations, sculptures and Chocolate Fashion Show to New York City this fall.

Former General Mills exec Anton Vincent named president of Mars Wrigley North America

Tracey Massey to lead Mars Pet Nutrition as global president

May 8, 2019

Former General Mills executive Anton Vincent has been named president of Mars Wrigley North America, succeeding Tracey Massey, who will lead Mars Pet Nutrition as global president.

Kinder Joy, M&M’S Caramel top IRI’s list of 2018 New Product Pacesetters

Each product brought in more than $120 million last year, according to IRI data.

May 8, 2019

Kinder Joy and M&M’S Caramel have topped the list of IRI’s 2018 food and beverage New Product Pacesetters, the Chicago-based research firm announced Wednesday.

105 products we’re excited to see at the 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo!

Expo set for May 21-23 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 7, 2019

This year's Sweets and Snacks Expo is set for May 21-23 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Mondelēz International aims to source 100 percent of its cocoa through Cocoa Life by 2025

Just under half of the company’s chocolate brands are currently sourced through the program.

May 1, 2019

Currently just under half (43 percent) of Mondelēz International’s chocolate brands source cocoa through the company's Cocoa Life program.

Mars Wrigley Confectionery launches merchandising incubator program for retailers

Retailers can apply through the end of May.

May 1, 2019

Mars Wrigley Confectionery has launched the 2019 Innovative Merchandising Incubator, a national program to provide retailers with merchandising solutions and drive sales.

Nestlé verifies three-quarters of its supply chain as deforestation-free

Company’s palm oil, pulp and paper supply chains monitored with satellite imagery, other tools.

April 30, 2019

More than three-quarters (77 percent) of Nestlé’s agricultural commodities are verified as deforestation-free, the company announced Tuesday.

See’s Candies CEO Brad Kinstler retires

Kinstler held the role since 2006.

April 30, 2019

See's Candy announced in November Kinstler would pass the reins to Pat Egan.

The Hershey Co. to release first year-round Kit Kat flavor in a decade

Kit Kat Duos Mint + Dark Chocolate to hit shelves December 2019.

April 24, 2019

The Hershey Co. will debut Kit Kat Duos Mint + Dark Chocolate, the first year-round Kit Kat flavor in almost a decade.

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