Koelnmesse will celebrate the 50th edition of ISM, the world’s largest fair for sweets and snacks, in 2020 with a special anniversary event and an evening honoring exhibitors that haven’t missed a show in its five-decade history.

The Coconut Coalition of the Americas has launched an initiative to remove coconut from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s list of tree nuts, which are considered major food allergens under federal legislation.

Pastry chef Susan Notter, Rhonda Kave, owner of Roni-Sue’s Chocolates, and New York City’s Li-Lac Chocolates will be honored as Legends of Chocolate during the 2019 Big Chocolate Show.

GODIVA has launched a new advertising campaign that draws from the passion founder Pierre Draps had for chocolate and his wife, Eugenie.

While wine and chocolate seem like a natural pairing opportunity, beer tastings can be enhanced by consuming the right chocolate with it.

Flexible plastic pouches and bags are playing an increasingly important role in the strong global growth of confectionery packaging.

Founder Daniel Lubetzky, who’s served as ceo for 15 years, will move into the company’s executive chairman role. He’s succeeded by Mike Barkley, who joined KIND last fall as president and coo.

Retail buyers attending ECRM’s Everyday and Summer Seasonal Candy Planning session in New Orleans Aug. 25-29 have selected winners of the 2019 Buyer's Choice Awards.