Playfully crafted with a variety of conversation starters, the Orbit Smooching Sweater was designed for the anticipated return of in-person ugly sweater parties and holiday gatherings.

Cargill will install dry palm fractionation capacity at the facility, enabling the production of specialty fats for use in chocolates, coatings, fillings, compounds and other applications.

The Hershey Company has announced plans to acquire Dot's Pretzels LLC, owner of Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and co-manufacturer Pretzels Inc.

DOVE Chocolate is calling on women to pitch new ideas and established small business concepts for a chance to win one of three $10,000 grants to further fuel their entrepreneurial dreams.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. is launching a new look and feel for its Intense Dark line to make it easier for shoppers to find on-shelf and to better communicate its intense flavor.

Tony Jacobs, president of Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of the Topps Company, is now serving as vice chairman of NCA’s board of trustees.

The Puratos Group has begun expanding its Belcolade facility in Erembodegem, Belgium, with the goal of making the site carbon neutral.

European confectioners are getting back on track after almost two years of ups and downs. Despite closures, candy companies have been resilient, using the time to change business models, build new facilities, upgrade online tools, and expand product lines. 

Michael Allured, third-generation publisher of MC Publishing Company, producer of Manufacturing Confectioner, passed away Oct. 24 at UW Hospital and Clinics. He was 68.

Online-only shoppers are 3.5 times more likely to be loyal to brands than in-store shoppers, and they’re 14.7 times more likely to be loyal to the same grocery store.