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.

Set for April 13-15, 2022 at the Tokyo Big Sight, ISM Japan will serve as the information, communication and networking hub for the confectionery and snacks industries in the region.

Made with all-natural chicory root fiber, the latest addition to Puratos USA's Belcolade Selection range has 40 percent less sugar and is 100 percent natural.

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.

ECRM is launching 2021 Global Market: Food & Beverage, a new product discovery experience that will bring together retail buyers and product suppliers from around the world to meet face-to-face on June 28 through July 2.

"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.