British chocolatier and retailer Thorntons announced it will close 61 retail stores as a result of continued pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Based on the popular full-size candy bar, these bite-sized pieces feature smooth milk chocolate, a thin, crispy wafer filled with a creamy hazelnut filling and dark chocolate drizzle.

Paul Chibe, president and CEO of Ferrero North America, has been named chairman of the National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) Board of Trustees for a two-year term that begins immediately.

Ferrero has unveiled limited-edition Easter products from Kinder, Kinder Joy, Nutella, Tic Tac and other brands.

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Natalie Hagstrom, general manager, cookies, Ferrara, about their recently portfolio expansion, as well as pandemic snacking.

Ferrero's Valentine's Day lineup includes new offerings and upgrades to favorites from Ferrero Rocher, Butterfinger, Crunch and other brands.

Ferrero says it will maintain and further build Eat Natural’s brand authenticity, while supporting the company with distribution and expansion to new markets and category segments opportunities.

Ferrero is introducing a variety of holiday products under its Ferrero Rocher, Kinder, Nutella and Buncha Crunch brands.

Ferrero North America has announced plans to build a new chocolate manufacturing center in Bloomington, Illinois, its first chocolate production plant in North America.

Humorous video spots feature fictitious testimonials about the results of CRUNCHing.