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India's FSSAI recently proposed allowing vegetable oil in chocolate.

Report: Chocolate markets in India, China expected to see greatest growth

Global chocolate market expected to grow by 5 percent annually through 2020.

July 19, 2017

The Indian and Chinese chocolate markets are among those expected to see the most growth over the next few years, research shows.

Micelli Chocolate Mold Co. founder dies

Ned Micelli, who built up the business with his father Joseph, “loved the chocolate industry.”

July 19, 2017

With his son Joe and daughter Ronnie by his side, Ned Micelli, 88, founder of Micelli Chocolate Mold Co., passed away peacefully at home in Malverne, Long Island, N.Y. on July 16.

U.S. Senator calls for investigation into snortable cacao powder

Coco Loko contains ingredients found in energy drinks.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 12, 2017

Chocoholics no longer have to eat chocolate to get their cocoa fix. Legal Lean, an Orlando, Fla.-based supplements company, has introduced Coco Loko, raw, powdered cacao that can be snorted through the nose.

GetHappy offers sweets, smiles at malls in Illinois, Wisconsin

GetHappy has seven locations in Chicago, Milwaukee areas.

July 12, 2017

Lindsay Erickson wears many hats: concert violinist, mother, entrepreneur and lover of sweets.

Ferrara unveils $50,000 in scholarships for employees’ children

Ten students of employees receive $5,000 in first Ferrara USA Scholarship Program.

Bernie Pacyniak

July 12, 2017

When Todd Siwak, ceo of Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.-based Ferrara Candy Co. shared his vision about helping “improve the lives of employees” with Mike Goldwasser, the company’s chief human resources officer, the idea of providing scholarships surfaced soon afterwards.

Culinary crossover

A visit to Bell Flavors & Fragrances’ new Culinary Center delivers more than just a free lunch.

Bernie Pacyniak

July 12, 2017

It’s not every day that this humble editor has lunch prepared and served to him by a corporate executive chef.

Toosum Healthy Foods acquires health-bar brand KUTOA

Both companies brands offer gluten-free, non-GMO vegan health bars.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 12, 2017

Seattle, Wa.-based Toosum Healthy Foods, LLC, has acquired the Austin, Texas-based health bar brand KUTOA.

Nassau Candy division acquires McClain’s Old Florida Gourmet

McClain’s to operate under Nassau Candy South.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 12, 2017

Nassau Candy South, a division of Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc., has acquired McClain’s Old Florida Gourmet, a distributor of specialty food and candy primarily throughout Florida, the companies announced Wednesday.