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.
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 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.
Sugar Free Specialties, manufacturer of sugar-free nutritional candy under the Dr. John’s brand, is expanding in Plainfield Township, Mich., investing $2.3 million and creating 50 jobs.
Ford Gum, maker of Big League Chew, will feature a female softball player on the Outta Here Original shredded bubble gum pouch beginning Feb. 1, National Bubble Gum Day.