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Askinosie Dark Chocolate Avocado CollaBARation bar

Askinosie Chocolate, Springfield, Mo.

Alyse Thompson

October 7, 2018

Askinosie makes this 61% dark chocolate with Trinitario cocoa beans sourced directly from farmers in Mababu, Tanzania.

Jelly Belly Harry Potter line

Jelly Belly Candy Co., Fairfield, Calif.

Alyse Thompson

September 26, 2018

The magic continues with the newly expanded and redesigned Harry Potter collection from Jelly Belly and Warner Bros. Consumer Products.

Consumers continuing to reach for 'clean' candy

Better-for-you confections continue to gain popularity as consumers seek to indulge in good conscience.

Alyse Thompson

September 24, 2018

Though more consumers are pursuing a healthy lifestyle, it won’t stop them from seeking indulgences that meet their needs, whether they’re based on health or ethical concerns.

Would you stay in a cottage made of chocolate?

Booking.com offers overnight stays in French cottage made entirely from approximately 1.5 tonnes of chocolate.

Crystal Lindell

September 19, 2018

To paraphrase the Eagles, Welcome to the “Hotel Chocolate.” Such a lovely place, such a lovely place.

Hershey buys Pirate’s Booty, other snack brands for $420 million

Acquisition pushes company further into better-for-you snacking space.

Alyse Thompson

September 13, 2018

In another move toward becoming a “snacking powerhouse,” the Hershey Co. has agreed to purchase Pirate brands, including the Pirate’s Booty; Smart Puffs; and Original Tings brands from B&G Foods, Inc. for $420 million.

Chocodate

Ziyad Brothers Importing, Cicero, Ill.

Alyse Thompson

September 7, 2018

Chocodate features an almond tucked inside date that’s dipped in chocolate.

Pack your bags: Resort in the Philippines now offering chocolate-themed getaway

Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa in Cebu uses cacao grown at the resort for “The Land of Chocolate.”

Alyse Thompson

September 4, 2018

The Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa in Cebu, Philippines, has launched “The Land of Chocolate,” featuring chocolate made from cacao grown at the resort.

Mount Franklin Foods acquires Hospitality Mints

Production of Hospitality Mints to remain in Boone, N.C.

Crystal Lindell

September 4, 2018

Mount Franklin Foods, LLC — the parent company of Sunrise Confections, Azar Nut Company and Mount Franklin Nutritionals — has acquired North Carolina-based Hospitality Mints, LLC for an undisclosed sum.

Mintel: Americans embracing ready-to-eat popcorn

Total US retail sales of popcorn increased 32 percent in the last five years to reach an estimated $2.5 billion in 2017, with RTE growing 118 percent between 2012-17 to reach $1.1 billion.

Crystal Lindell

August 29, 2018

Total US retail sales of popcorn increased 32 percent in the last five years to reach an estimated $2.5 billion in 2017, with RTE growing 118 percent between 2012-17 to reach $1.1 billion.