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Food inclusions market to reach $15.78B in 2023

Indulgence, uniqueness drive growth of food inclusions market.

October 1, 2018

Driven by taste trends and functional properties, the food inclusions market is projected to grow annually by 8 percent to hit $15.78 billion in 2023, according to new data from Research and Markets.

IT’SUGAR coming to Chicago’s Navy Pier

“Taste of Chicago Box” to feature candy originating in the city.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 26, 2018

Specialty candy retailer IT’SUGAR will open a 2,000-sq.-ft. store at Chicago’s Navy Pier this month.

Spangler Candy Co. buys Necco wafers, Sweethearts brands

Dum Dum maker also purchases 20-acre site for expansion.

September 25, 2018

Spangler Candy Co. has purchased the Necco wafers and Sweethearts brands following a failed $18.83-million bid in May to buy the now defunct New England Confectionery Co.

pladis CEO Cem Karakas stepping down

Jim Zaza to serve as interim ceo during search for successor.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 25, 2018

Pladis CEO Cem Karakas will step down from his executive role for family health reasons, effective immediately, the biscuit, chocolate and confectionery company announced Monday.

Consumers continuing to reach for 'clean' candy

Better-for-you confections continue to gain popularity as consumers seek to indulge in good conscience.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 24, 2018

Though more consumers are pursuing a healthy lifestyle, it won’t stop them from seeking indulgences that meet their needs, whether they’re based on health or ethical concerns.

Barry Callebaut to acquire the chocolate manufacturing assets of Burton’s Biscuit Co.

Barry Callebaut to also enter into long-term supply agreement for more than 12,000 metric tons of chocolate and compound per year.

Crystal Lindell

September 19, 2018

The Barry Callebaut Group has signed an agreement with Burton’s Biscuit Company, the UK’s second biggest biscuit manufacturer, for the long-term supply of more than 12,000 metric tons of chocolate and compound per year.

Would you stay in a cottage made of chocolate?

Booking.com offers overnight stays in French cottage made entirely from approximately 1.5 tonnes of chocolate.

Crystal Lindell

September 19, 2018

To paraphrase the Eagles, Welcome to the “Hotel Chocolate.” Such a lovely place, such a lovely place.

Hershey buys Pirate’s Booty, other snack brands for $420 million

Acquisition pushes company further into better-for-you snacking space.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 13, 2018

In another move toward becoming a “snacking powerhouse,” the Hershey Co. has agreed to purchase Pirate brands, including the Pirate’s Booty; Smart Puffs; and Original Tings brands from B&G Foods, Inc. for $420 million.