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According to a new Packaged Facts study, candy and boxed chocolates make up nearly a quarter of food gift sales.

Packaged Facts: Boxed chocolates, candies account for nearly a quarter of food gift sales

Food gift sales expected to reach $18 billion in 2016.

August 17, 2016

In the fifth edition of “Food Gifting in the U.S.,” Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.com, reports that 28 percent of consumers gave boxed chocolates and candies to someone else in the last 12 months.

Hannah Vezzetti is the 2016-2017 winner of the John Kitt Memorial Scholarship.

Vezzetti named 2016-2017 John Kitt Memorial Scholarship winner

AACT awards $5,000 to Delaware Valley University senior.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 17, 2016

The American Association of Candy Technologists (AACT) recently announced Hannah Vezzetti, a senior at Delaware Valley University, as the recipient of the 2016-2017 John Kitt Memorial Scholarship. The association gives the $5,000 award to aspiring candy technologists.

Sonoma Brands launches SMASHMALLOW

The incubator seeks to shake up candy industry with new on-the-go snack.

Abigail Watt

August 10, 2016

Marshmallow lovers, get ready for a new on-the-go treat.

Nielsen's latest Consumer Confidence Index shows optimism in the United States, steady scores worldwide.

Nielsen: U.S. consumers confident, but packaged goods still experiencing slower growth

The United States confidence score rose three points to 111, compared to the global score of 98.

Abigail Watt

August 10, 2016

Recently released data from Nielsen's Consumer Confidence Index shows relatively stable global confidence, with the United States gaining more confidence in the second quarter.

KIND recently published the added sugar content of its products online.

KIND publishes added sugar content of products online

The publication comes two years before the deadline set by the FDA.

Abigail Watt

August 10, 2016

For the first time, KIND has published the added sugar content of more than 60 snacks across its portfolio online.

Forrest Mars, Jr. passed away at age 84. He was a businessman, philanthropist, and visionary.

Mars Inc.'s Forrest Mars, Jr. passes away

He led Mars, Inc. in its growth from $1 billion in sales to $35 billion.

August 3, 2016

Forrest Mars, Jr. was a businessman, a philanthropist, a visionary who believed in the benefits of a global economy, and a leader who created a strong set of business values that continue to lead Mars today.

Ferrero Canada, subsidiary of Ferrero International and maker of Nutella and Tic Tacs, announces $36.1 million expansion.

Ferrero Canada announces $36.1 million expansion

The project will expand Ferrero's product range at its Brantford, Ontario plant.

Abigail Watt

August 3, 2016

The company scored $1.5 million in support from the Ontario government through the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund.

A rendering of Ethel M Chocolates' proposed redesign.

Ethel M Chocolates marks 35th anniversary with factory store upgrade

The renovation will expand its retail space and furnish the store with a new look.

Abigail Watt

August 3, 2016

The $2 million project will refresh the store experience with an updated look, new interactive elements, expanded retail space, and additions to the cafe menu.

2016 Sweet 60: The top candy companies in North America

Consumers’ appetite for snack bars driving growth

Carla Zanetos Scully

July 27, 2016

Find out which companies made the list of the Top 60 Confectionery Companies in North America

Report: Fragmented markets in Asia Pacific and Latin America drive candy innovation

The strong presence of local players forces leading confectionery companies to find new ways to break in.

Abigail Watt

July 27, 2016

It turns out the top five players in Asia Pacific confectionery markets are Nestle S.A., Perfetti Van Melle SpA, Mondelez Intl., the Ferrero Group, and The Hershey Co.

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Packaged Facts: Boxed chocolates, candies account for nearly a quarter of food gift sales

Vezzetti named 2016-2017 John Kitt Memorial Scholarship winner

Sonoma Brands launches SMASHMALLOW

Nielsen: U.S. consumers confident, but packaged goods still experiencing slower growth

KIND publishes added sugar content of products online

Mars Inc.'s Forrest Mars, Jr. passes away

Ferrero Canada announces $36.1 million expansion

Ethel M Chocolates marks 35th anniversary with factory store upgrade

2016 Sweet 60: The top candy companies in North America

Report: Fragmented markets in Asia Pacific and Latin America drive candy innovation

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