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Non-chocolate candy sales to hit $12.42 billion in 2023

Packaged Facts predicts non-chocolate candy sales to generate $11 billion in 2018.

December 12, 2018

The U.S. non-chocolate candy market is poised to reach $12.42 billion in 2023, according to a new report from Packaged Facts.

Barry Callebaut report reveals company sources 44% of its ingredients sustainably

Chocolate maker is up from last year’s 36%, looking to produce 100% sustainable cocoa by 2025.

December 12, 2018

Barry Callebaut now produces 44 percent of its cocoa and 44 percent of its other ingredients sustainably. That’s according to the chocolate maker’s Forever Chocolate Progress Report for fiscal year 2017-2018.

Crunch partners with DonorsChoose.org to donate $100K in support of public school teachers

Donation will match consumer donations supporting projects promoting inclusion, diversity.

December 5, 2018

Crunch is supporting DonorsChoose.org, a non-profit founded in 2000 to empower public school teachers to request much-needed materials and experiences for their students.

Feeling ‘hangry’ this time of year? Snickers — and the internet — can help with online tool

Level of Snickers discount changes based on mood of the internet.

Alyse Thompson

December 5, 2018

The holiday season can be as stressful as it is fun — especially for people on the internet — but Snickers lovers have a chance to gain from it.

Tony’s Chocolonely, Albert Heijn, Barry Callebaut form partnership for traceable cocoa

Albert Heijn’s Delicata bars to be made with cocoa from Tony Chocolonely’s cooperatives.

Alyse Thompson

November 29, 2018

Dutch confectionery company Tony’s Chocolonely, retailer Albert Heijn and chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut have partnered to work toward ending child labor and modern slavery in the chocolate industry.

Peterbrooke Chocolatier opens shop in Palm Beach ahead of holiday season

Grand opening marked with free popcorn, chocolate samples for visitors.

Alyse Thompson

November 27, 2018

Peterbrooke Chocolatier has opened a new specialty retail shop on South Country Road in Palm Beach, Fla., just ahead of the holiday gifting season.

Report: More than half of food gifting occurs during holiday season

Packaged Facts survey reveals almost 30 percent of shoppers buy food gifts for themselves.

November 27, 2018

Market research firm Packaged Facts estimates 54 percent of those who purchased food gifts for others in the last year have done so for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

Ownership of Pearson’s Candy Co. returns to Minnesota

Minneapolis-based Spell Capital Partners acquires company from Connecticut-based Brynwood Partners.

Alyse Thompson

November 20, 2018

Ownership of St. Paul-based Pearson’s Candy Co. has returned to Minnesota after Minneapolis-based Spell Capital Partners acquired the company from Connecticut’s Brynwood Partners.

TCHO limited-edition holiday bars

TCHO Chocolate, Berkeley, Calif.

Alyse Thompson

November 15, 2018

TCHO has taken some of the best holiday indulgences and merged them with its organic, Fairtrade chocolate blends to satisfy holiday cravings.

Askinosie Peppermint Dark Chocolate bar with Cardamom

Askinosie Chocolate, Springfield, Mo.

November 14, 2018

This 58% dark chocolate bar features crisp peppermint and a touch of cardamom to warm up the classic combination.

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Non-chocolate candy sales to hit $12.42 billion in 2023

Barry Callebaut report reveals company sources 44% of its ingredients sustainably

Crunch partners with DonorsChoose.org to donate $100K in support of public school teachers

Feeling ‘hangry’ this time of year? Snickers — and the internet — can help with online tool

Tony’s Chocolonely, Albert Heijn, Barry Callebaut form partnership for traceable cocoa

Peterbrooke Chocolatier opens shop in Palm Beach ahead of holiday season

Report: More than half of food gifting occurs during holiday season

Ownership of Pearson’s Candy Co. returns to Minnesota

TCHO limited-edition holiday bars

Askinosie Peppermint Dark Chocolate bar with Cardamom

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