Two Hershey products are among the top of research firm IRI’s 2017 list of “New Product Pacesetters.”

Charlesbank Capital Partners and Partners Group will acquire Hearthside Food Solutions from Goldman Sachs and Vestar Capital Partners.

The Hershey Co. has introduced a first-of-its-kind glitter gum under its Ice Breakers brand.

Springfield, Mo.-based Askinosie Chocolate has unveiled its first milk chocolate bar — the 52% Coconut Milk Chocolate Bar.

Taza Chocolate has launched three new Amaze Bars inspired by the popularity of their best-selling, ultra-dark chocolate bar: 95% Wicked Dark. Joining the line are 95% Wicked Dark with Toasted Coconut, 95% Wicked Dark with Ginger and 95% Wicked Dark with Toasted Quinoa.

The Hershey Co. has launched the Cocoa For Good program, a comprehensive cocoa sustainability strategy designed to address the most pressing issues facing cocoa-growing communities: poverty, poor nutrition, at-risk youth and vulnerable ecosystems.

Capitalizing on Callebaut’s proprietary sourcing and processing methods, FlavaNaturals and Callebaut embarked on a journey to develop a new chocolate.