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Hershey invests $104M in Virginia plant expansion

Expansion increases capacity, adds 65 jobs.

May 10, 2019

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The Hershey Co. is investing $104 million into an 111,000-sq.-ft. expansion of its factory in northern Virginia.

Third Flavor Vote campaign asks M&M’S fans to try international flavors

Voting participants will be entered to win a trip to Mexico, Thailand and England.

January 22, 2019

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Mars Wrigley Confectionery is launching its third M&M’S Flavor Vote campaign this month with internationally-inspired flavors.

Hammond’s Brands to shut down Old Dominion Peanut plant

Multiple building inefficiencies, neighborhood changes cited for closing Norfolk, Va.-based complex.

Bernie Pacyniak

January 10, 2018

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After a six-month analysis of Old Dominion Peanut Co.’s manufacturing facility in Norfolk, Va., parent company Hammond’s Brands has determined it will shut down all operations there.

Study: Peanut skin extract could boost milk chocolate’s health profile

Phenolic compounds in peanut skins have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties.

Alyse Thompson

November 2, 2016

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New research, published last month in the Journal of Food Science, has revealed a method that could improve the health profile of milk chocolate without affecting its taste.

Dark Chocolate Peanut with Sea Salt barkTHINS

barkTHINS, Congers, N.Y.

Abigail Watt

March 23, 2016

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barkTHINS has launched its newest flavor, Dark Chocolate Peanut with Sea Salt.

Mars Chocolate reaches peanut benchmark

Sustainable peanuts from U.S. farmers top halfway mark.

Bernie Pacyniak

April 22, 2015

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The company has committed to using 100 percent HOAPs in its products by 2017.

Mango habanero and honey peanut caramel corn

Hammond’s Candies, Denver

Kelsey Ott

January 15, 2015

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Hammond’s Candies is bringing consumers something new to munch on with its two new caramel corn flavors.

Mars Chocolate North America unleashes fanfare for plant’s 50th anniversary

Albany, Ga., facility celebrates half-century of roasting peanuts as well as community involvement.

Kelsey Ott

October 15, 2014

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Deep in the heart of the peanut state lies a friendly giant, now celebrating its 50th birthday.

Brazil's Santa Helena’s Paçoquita candy ready for the world

Brazilian peanut candy company looks to export its traditional Brazilian treats.

Crystal Lindell

July 16, 2014

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The first thing you notice about the Santa Helena plant in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil is the amazing smell of fresh peanuts roasting.

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Goldenberg Peanut Chews Bites

Just Born, Bethlehem, Pa.

Crystal Lindell

May 28, 2014

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Now consumers can enjoy Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews by the handful.

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Items Tagged with 'peanut'

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Hershey invests $104M in Virginia plant expansion

Third Flavor Vote campaign asks M&M’S fans to try international flavors

Hammond’s Brands to shut down Old Dominion Peanut plant

Study: Peanut skin extract could boost milk chocolate’s health profile

Dark Chocolate Peanut with Sea Salt barkTHINS

Mars Chocolate reaches peanut benchmark

Mango habanero and honey peanut caramel corn

Mars Chocolate North America unleashes fanfare for plant’s 50th anniversary

Brazil's Santa Helena’s Paçoquita candy ready for the world

Goldenberg Peanut Chews Bites

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