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Atkinson to relaunch Chick-O-Stick with natural colors, new packaging

Updated peanut butter treat to be revealed at Sweets & Snacks Expo.

January 8, 2019

Atkinson Candy Co. plans to unveil an updated version of the classic Chick-O-Stick during Sweets & Snacks Expo, set for May 21-23 in Chicago.

Katjes hands off minority stake in Halloren to company’s majority stakeholder

Terms for selling the 11 percent stake were not disclosed.

January 3, 2019

Katjes International, the investment division of Katjes Group, has sold its minority stake in Halloren Schokoladenfabrik AG to Charlie Investors.

Chicago’s Old Main Post Office a ‘blank canvas’ for creating Ferrara’s new headquarters

Candy company set to move into long-vacant building by late summer.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 2, 2019

The phrase “Sweet Home Chicago” will soon have new meaning for Ferrara Candy Co. The 111-year-old candy company is moving its headquarters from the city’s western suburbs to the long-vacant Old Main Post Office building on Van Buren Street this year.

Packaged Facts: Chewing gum sales reach $4B

Mars, Mondelēz, and Hershey are the leading marketers of gum.

January 2, 2019

Market research firm Packaged Facts estimates chewing gum sales comprise 11 percent of the total U.S. retail candy market, which also includes chocolate and non-chocolate candy products.

Genesee Candy Land launches OINKS brand for bacon chocolate products

Chocolate-covered bacon strips, bites and truffles now available in convenience stores.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 2, 2019

Colorado-based wholesale manufacturer Genesee Candy Land has launched the OINKS brand for its signature chocolate-covered bacon products.

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Minis, candy canes among favorite holiday treats

Online bulk retailer Candystore.com releases interactive U.S. map.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

December 18, 2018

Candystore.com has released an interactive U.S. map highlighting the top three choices in each state.

Nearly 80 percent of holiday shoppers to spend the same or more this year, Mintel says

Dads expected to spend more money for the holidays this year.

December 17, 2018

Americans are planning to dole out more on gifts this year than in years past, according to new research from Mintel.

Ferrara Candy Co. moving headquarters to downtown Chicago

Candy company moving into long-vacant Old Post Office building.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

December 14, 2018

Ferrara Candy Co. will relocate from Oak Brook Terrace, Ill., to the long-vacant Old Post Office in downtown Chicago next summer.

Non-chocolate candy sales to hit $12.42 billion in 2023

Packaged Facts predicts non-chocolate candy sales to generate $11 billion in 2018.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

December 12, 2018

The U.S. non-chocolate candy market is poised to reach $12.42 billion in 2023, according to a new report from Packaged Facts.

Barry Callebaut report reveals company sources 44% of its ingredients sustainably

Chocolate maker is up from last year’s 36%, looking to produce 100% sustainable cocoa by 2025.

December 12, 2018

Barry Callebaut now produces 44 percent of its cocoa and 44 percent of its other ingredients sustainably. That’s according to the chocolate maker’s Forever Chocolate Progress Report for fiscal year 2017-2018.

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Atkinson to relaunch Chick-O-Stick with natural colors, new packaging

Katjes hands off minority stake in Halloren to company’s majority stakeholder

Chicago’s Old Main Post Office a ‘blank canvas’ for creating Ferrara’s new headquarters

Packaged Facts: Chewing gum sales reach $4B

Genesee Candy Land launches OINKS brand for bacon chocolate products

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Minis, candy canes among favorite holiday treats

Nearly 80 percent of holiday shoppers to spend the same or more this year, Mintel says

Ferrara Candy Co. moving headquarters to downtown Chicago

Non-chocolate candy sales to hit $12.42 billion in 2023

Barry Callebaut report reveals company sources 44% of its ingredients sustainably

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