KIND launches initiatives to address racial inequality

Company also introduces Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Nut bar.

January 13, 2021

KIND Healthy Snacks (KIND) is making additional efforts to help address the inequality and inequity facing Black, Indigenous, People of Color communities across areas of racial justice, education, food and health, and representation.

Skittles, Todrick Hall partner to donate $100K to National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition

Funds will support BTAC’s COVID-19 Community Response Fund.

July 14, 2020

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The Skittles brand has partnered with actor, singer and choreographer Todrick Hall to donate $100,000 to the National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition (BTAC).

Black Dinah Chocolatiers to change its name in light of Black Lives Matter movement

Owner Kate Shaffer says they hope to debut a new name by mid-July.

Crystal Lindell

June 17, 2020

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Owner Kate Shaffer said George Floyd’s murder and the recent protests pushed her to take action, and they plan to debut a new name in mid-July.

2021 Candy State of the Industry

On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

Seasonal Candy Trends in a Post-Pandemic World

Seasonal candy continues to drive innovation and growth in the industry, and candymakers are tapping into that potentially more than ever before. While the focus on traditional fall and winter holidays remains strong, candy companies are creating more products for non-traditional celebrations during other times of the years, and they are marketing them in exciting new ways to reach consumers both in-store and online.

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KIND launches initiatives to address racial inequality

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Black Dinah Chocolatiers to change its name in light of Black Lives Matter movement

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