In celebration of National Jelly Bean Day on April 22, Mr. Jelly Belly, the Jelly Belly Candy Co. mascot, will join one lucky company's virtual meeting.

Tim Tucker comes to Brown & Haley with 30 years of experience in consumer packaged goods.

The Hershey Company and Brand Activation Consulting have expanded their line of officially licensed Hershey’s S’Mores accessories with Mr. Bar-B-Q and new partner, International Wholesalers.

Ford Gum & Machine Co. has promoted Brian Heiser to VP of sales and marketing and Mike Crandell to director of sales, effective immediately.

Ferrero Group achieved its goal of sourcing 100 percent sustainable cocoa at the end of 2020, but the company is continuing to scale its cocoa sustainability efforts under its Ferrero Farming Values Cocoa Programme.

The Topps Company, Inc., parent company of Bazooka Candy Brands, and Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II, a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, have announced plans that will result in Topps becoming a public company.

Candy Industry met with manufacturers to learn more about the products they were debuting or showcasing during the six-day session.

"We are thrilled about the upfront consumer response to our Fruit-tella Soft Gummies since we introduced our real, fruit-flavored soft gummies to the U.S. market in late 2020," said Craig Cuchra, v.p. of marketing for Perfetti Van Melle North America.

To help mark its Centennial year, See's Candies has joined forces with Peet's Coffee and Guittard Chocolate Company to create its April Sweet-of-the-Month: Chocolate Coffee Beans.