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Report: More than 80 percent of adults will consume chocolate this year

Consumption rate of fun-size packages continues to grow.

November 5, 2018

Chocolate consumption rates among U.S. adults are up 7 percent from a decade ago but have slipped in recent years, according to data in a new report by market research firm Packaged Facts.

Flavor Producers acquires Flavormatic Industries, Inc.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 2, 2018

Flavor Producers, LLC has acquired Flavormatic Industries, Inc. of Wappingers Falls, N.Y.

Puratos Group names new markets director, U.S. general manager

Group hope appointments will increase growth in North America.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 2, 2018

Puratos has made two new appointments to its North American Management Team that will strengthen the company’s strategic developments and reinforce its interaction with customers.

Harry & David updates website ahead of holiday shopping season

New mobile site, easier checkout among features of website redesign.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 2, 2018

Harry & David, part of the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. family of brands, has updated its mobile and desktop sites in time for the holiday shopping season.

Mondelēz launches SnackFutures innovation hub

SnackFutures expected to contribute $100M to revenue growth by 2022.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 2, 2018

Mondelēz International will launch the SnackFutures innovation hub this month to capitalize on changing consumer trends and emerging opportunities in snacking around the world.

Reese’s to install Halloween candy exchange machine in NYC park

Vending machine to dispense Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups in exchange for unwanted Halloween candy.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 31, 2018

Capitalizing on its popularity during Halloween, Reese’s brand will install a candy exchange machine today in Washington Square Park on Fifth Avenue in New York City.

Majority of parents loyal to favorite candy brands on Halloween, Shopkick survey finds

Shopping rewards app Shopkick surveyed 5,369 users in September 2018.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 30, 2018

More than half of parents are loyal to their favorite candy brands when buying treats for Halloween, according to a survey conducted by shopping rewards app Shopkick.

Mintel: Bite-sized formats, premiumization drive growth in U.S. chocolate market

Chewy candy leading growth in non-chocolate category.

October 29, 2018

U.S. consumers are sweet on bite-sized and fun-sized chocolate formats, according to new research from Mintel.

Alter Eco names Mike Forbes CEO as co-founders launch foundation

Company also names Eric Lallart as v.p. of operations, Robin Ynes as v.p. of finance.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 29, 2018

Alter Eco, a chocolate-centric, sustainability-directed snack company, has named Mike Forbes as chief executive officer.

Ouch: Bulk candy retailer Candystore.com compiles list of worst Halloween candies

Circus peanuts named worst candy by Candystore.com customers, other media sources.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 26, 2018

Online bulk candy retailer Candystore.com has compiled a list of the worst Halloween candies based on customer survey data and lists from other media sources.

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Report: More than 80 percent of adults will consume chocolate this year

Flavor Producers acquires Flavormatic Industries, Inc.

Puratos Group names new markets director, U.S. general manager

Harry & David updates website ahead of holiday shopping season

Mondelēz launches SnackFutures innovation hub

Reese’s to install Halloween candy exchange machine in NYC park

Majority of parents loyal to favorite candy brands on Halloween, Shopkick survey finds

Mintel: Bite-sized formats, premiumization drive growth in U.S. chocolate market

Alter Eco names Mike Forbes CEO as co-founders launch foundation

Ouch: Bulk candy retailer Candystore.com compiles list of worst Halloween candies

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