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KitKat brand giving iconic slogan a break to mark 85th anniversary

Campaign includes social media contest for fans to generate soundalike slogans.

October 20, 2020

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KitKat is giving its iconic slogan, “Have a break, have a KitKat,” a 10-day rest as part of a campaign honoring the brand’s 85th anniversary.

jcoco adds three varieties to chocolate bar line

New flavors include Mango Plantain, Orange Blossom Espresso and 85% Dark.

October 7, 2020

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The three new varieties are inspired by flavor combinations Seattle Chocolate CEO Jean Thompson and her team have discovered in their culinary exploration and travels.

Reese’s launches Big Cup packed with salty pretzels

New candy set to hit shelves in November, with a miniature version slated for January 2021.

Crystal Lindell

September 23, 2020

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Reese's Big Cups with Pretzels are a twist on the classic cup that's bigger, saltier and packed with pretzels.

Seattle Chocolate introduces 3 fall chocolate bars, care package

Care package features three fall bars plus 4 oz. of truffles.

September 16, 2020

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Seattle Chocolate Co. has introduced three truffle chocolate bars for fall, as well as a care package sure to inspire warm and cozy feelings.

Astor Chocolate launches Peanuts chocolate collection

Milk, dark chocolate bars feature classic comic strip’s characters.

September 15, 2020

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Astor Chocolate has launched a Peanuts branded chocolate bar collection featuring all of the beloved classic comic strip’s characters — Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy and the rest of the Peanuts gang.

See’s Candies announces individually wrapped candies, new holiday for Halloween season

Company encourages people to celebrate National Choose Your Chocolate Day, on Sept. 16, which corresponds with Mary See’s birthday.

Crystal Lindell

September 9, 2020

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See’s Candies is launching two new individually wrapped candies for the upcoming Halloween season, which is slated to be impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Mars Wrigley ITR launches travel products with eye toward COVID-19 effects

Company looks to lower price points, classic brands to entice pandemic-weary travelers.

Crystal Lindell

September 4, 2020

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Mars Wrigley International Travel Retail is launching a tight range of SKUs representing the highest selling products.

Barry Callebaut collaborates with Japanese chocolate industry on sustainable cocoa

Morinaga, Yuraku Confectionery, FamilyMart Co., Ltd., G+ Spread, Le Chocolat De H, Chocolate Design and J.Maeda and others are working with Barry Callebaut on the initiative.

Crystal Lindell

September 4, 2020

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The Barry Callebaut Group is collaborating with Japanese chocolate manufacturers, artisans, retailers and wholesalers to make sustainable chocolate the norm for the Japanese market.

How Ferrero uses data to navigate supply chain issues

Alloy recently hosted Glenn Lawse, VP Supply Chain at Ferrero USA, to discuss the company’s supply chain up and downs.

Crystal Lindell

September 2, 2020

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Nutella has been 'selling like hotcakes' amid the COVID-19 pandemic but keeping the supply chain steady is no easy task.

Reese’s looks to mornings with new snack cakes

Research shows 83 percent say they have indulged in dessert before noon in the past month.

Crystal Lindell

September 2, 2020

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The brand is planning to release new Reese’s Snack Cakes, which they describe as “a first-of-its-kind, mid-morning cake treat by the Reese’s brand you love.”

EVENTS

Webinar

7/17/12

Online

Contact: Jamie Tunison

Preserving Chocolate for Future Generations

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND As demand for chocolate grows in developing markets, can the existing cocoa-growing regions meet the supply-side challenge? Bettering the economics for small farmers in Africa, Asia, South and Central America requires a comprehensive approach, one that takes into account improving agricultural practices, enhancing supply chain infrastructures, expanding community services, boosting farmer incomes and taking advantage of evolving technologies.

Candy Industry Magazine

June 2019

The June 2019 issue features an interview with a natural candy color specialist, a look at how chocolate bar makers can stand out from the crowd, our global state of the candy industry, and more.

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