Marich’s new spring collection includes Spring Shortbread, hand-baked shortbread cookies in a trio of creamy strawberry, tangy tangerine and zesty lemon white chocolate.

Andrew Jacobs, a former executive at the Hershey Co., has joined the ownership group of Wolfgang Candy Co. In addition to becoming an equity owner, he will also serve as president of the company.

Gary Parker knows that Werther’s caramels have a reputation for being “grandpa’s candy.” But the brand is gearing up their marketing campaigns to change that.

Mars Chocolate North America has introduced a new campaign — ‘Better With M.’ — that showcases how M&M’S make moments more fun and delicious, while also encouraging fans to ‘M-Prove America’ by volunteering at Habitat for Humanity job sites nationwide.

The newest line of Angry Bird treats are sure to help “The Force be with you.”

It’s easy to say yes to a marriage proposal from a Sweetheart with your name on it. Literally!

In an effort to expand into specialty retail, Nonni’s Food LLC, known for its biscotti in the United States, has acquired Villa Veneto Corporation, maker of La Dolce Vita products.

Shawn Askinosie, a former defense attorney, came into the chocolate business striving to empower those responsible for harvesting cocoa beans while educating others. His efforts have not gone unnoticed.

Hershey may have been the last major chocolate makers to join the list of companies planning to use 100% sustainable cocoa by 2020 — following Mars, Nestle, Mondelez and Ferrero — but that doesn’t mean they aren’t taking the goal seriously.

“With this expansion, we now truly have the ability to service national accounts effectively, while at the same time leveraging our scale to provide our customers with the broadest assortment of products and best service available in the industry," says Current Wythe Will CEO Gordon Angles.