The Institute of Food Technologists show is a weird place to grab a bite to eat.

Food and technology have always been integrated — but the future of food as we know it could be shifting in dramatic ways, according to futurist Mike Walsh, ceo, Tomorrow, a global consultant firm.

Chocolate lovers in Chicago have a new reason to rejoice — the new Lindt Chocolate Bar at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago is opening this month.

Bring all the fun of the carnival to the candy aisle with new Cotton Candy-flavored Baby Bottle Pops.

Organic. All-natural. Non- GMO. These labels are popping up everywhere — and while the majority of the organic industry applies to fruits and vegetables, growth is being seen in other food categories, including candy and snacks.

New from Fisher Nuts — the innovative Nut Exactly snack bites.

For a while, it seemed that chocolate was fast becoming the panacea for all ills. Heart problems, eat chocolate. High cholesterol, 30 grams a day will do. Feeling sluggish, down-and-out? Chocolate to the rescue.

Barry Callebaut Group has announced it has completed expansion initiatives at its Region Americas head office in Chicago.

The Spanish Chocolate, Biscuit, & Confectionery Association (Produlce) has reported export growth of 7.9 percent in 2014, offsetting a domestic decline of 1.1 percent.