Effective May 13, The Hershey Co. global leadership team will look slightly different. By mostly promoting key executives from within, the multinational chocolate and sweets manufacturer looks to further enhance its ability to execute its business strategy, accelerate international growth as well as develop and broaden leadership talent.

In celebration of summer, Peeps is launching two new flavors of their iconic marshmallow treats – sweet lemonade and bubble gum.

In honor of National Jelly Bean Day (April 22), Jelly Belly unveiled its newest creation Tuesday - the Jelly Belly Jewel Collection. These gem-inspired candies shimmer with an iridescent sheen, making them almost too beautiful to eat. Almost.

Promotion in Motion Companies, Inc. has been named the fourth fastest growing small Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company in the United States based on sales growth, volume growth and share growth nationwide.

Known for its premium chocolate bars wrapped in chic and humorous packaging, Praim Group formally announced its new division: Praim Private Label. The new endeavor will offer personalized packaging and designs to celebrities, brands and retailers alike.

After losing her battle with breast cancer last year, Ronni Feuer, founder and creator of FunkyChunky, was honored with a special edition flavor of her famous popcorn. Ten percent of the proceeds from the treat, aptly named Ronni’s Popcorn, are donated to the Minnesota-based organization Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation.

Only in the second year of a pilot educational outreach program, The Confectionery Foundation has made impressive strides in getting more culinary arts students interested in careers within the industry. After last year’s success, the foundation has expanded its program to include more participation of schools, students, faculty and administrators.

North Hollywood,Calif.-based The Candy Factory, also known as the “Candymaker to the Stars,” has teamed up with former Olympic figure pair skater Tai Babilonia to produce a new line of confections.

Confectionery retail volume sales in Vietnam are projected to rise by 7 percent in 2012, with retail value sales totaling $298 million. Higher purchase power is helping drive the consumption of chocolate among middle-class consumers, especially in Vietnam’s largest cities.

No better way to celebrate an anniversary than by having cake, Sanders Bumpy Cake to be specific. The confectionery-bakery treat, co-created by Sanders’ team of confectioners and bakers 100 years ago, has been a local favorite in the Detroit metropolitan area since then.