Fannie May, which was acquired by Ferrero Group in 2017, has refreshed several of its 55 stores and totally remodeled others, including locations in the Chicago suburbs of Park Ridge, La Grange and Aurora.

Packaging automation can offer many small and artisan cannabis manufacturers an opportunity to differentiate their brands through premium packaging.

Meiji Hello Panda Caramel snacks are the perfect combination of creamy caramel with the crunch of a crisp cracker.

More than 40,000 entries were submitted, and 14-year-old Nicholas Gouveia, from Frye Island, Mass., captured the ultimate prize — a three day/two-night trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y. and the chance to win $50,000 to support his hometown youth baseball program.

Gilbane Building Company will be responsible for all construction and work-site management. Construction on HARIBO of America's 136.8-acre facility is going to begin as soon as possible in 2020.

TPG Growth received its stake from SmartSweets’ management and other shareholders. Tara Bosch, who founded SmartSweets in 2015, will remain the largest individual shareholder.

Maxwell Debbas, managing partner, new product development specialist and chocolatier, recently spoke to Candy Industry about Debbas Gourmet’s wholesale opportunities, the inspiration behind the A’cappella line and its chocolate subscription services.