Fannie May, which was acquired by Ferrero Group in 2017, has refreshed several of its 55 stores and totally remodeled others, including locations in the Chicago suburbs of Park Ridge, La Grange and Aurora.

Maxwell Debbas, managing partner, new product development specialist and chocolatier, recently spoke to Candy Industry about Debbas Gourmet’s wholesale opportunities, the inspiration behind the A’cappella line and its chocolate subscription services.

KitKat is giving its iconic slogan, “Have a break, have a KitKat,” a 10-day rest as part of a campaign honoring the brand’s 85th anniversary.

The three new varieties are inspired by flavor combinations Seattle Chocolate CEO Jean Thompson and her team have discovered in their culinary exploration and travels.

Seattle Chocolate Co. has introduced three truffle chocolate bars for fall, as well as a care package sure to inspire warm and cozy feelings.

Astor Chocolate has launched a Peanuts branded chocolate bar collection featuring all of the beloved classic comic strip’s characters — Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy and the rest of the Peanuts gang.