Even at its inception, Ethel M Chocolates was a brand steeped in tradition. Nonetheless, it was time for a change.

Seattle Chocolates CEO Jean Thompson had a lot to learn in a hurry. She's done so and more, demonstrating what passion and purpose can do.

Mars Chocolate North America announced yesterday that its new manufacturing facility in Topeka, Kan., has earned LEED Gold certification.

Known for its golden pineapples, white sand beaches and righteous surfing, Hawaii can now — thanks to Dylan Butterbaugh — add fine chocolate to its “reasons to visit” list.  

The Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company will soon have more space space space. The St. Louis-based chocolatier has announced plans to open a new state-of-the art 30,000-sq.-ft. chocolate factory in the heart of its hometown later this year.