Chocolate and peanut butter, caramel and sea salt — some of the most popular flavor combinations on the market illustrate a long-held belief: Sweet and salty pair perfectly together.

M&M’S, a Mars Wrigley Confectionery brand, has earned one of Nielsen’s Design Impact Awards, which recognize successful package redesigns in the consumer packaged goods space. 

This year’s event, held May 21-23, brought together tried-and-true brands and upstarts seeking to carve out their place in an ever-changing market.

American Licorice Co. is committed to making all plastic packaging 100 percent recyclable, reusable or compostable by the year 2025. 

The Barry Callebaut Group has broken ground for its new chocolate and compound manufacturing facility in Baramati, India.

The owners of Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Co. have purchased Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier, another longtime St. Louis confectionery brand with roots extending back to 17th century France.

Atkinson Candy Co. has named Kevin Green as its new v.p. of sales, effective July 8. Green is succeeding John Leipold, who is retiring.