Zolli Candy participates in ‘Battle of the Brands’ TV competition Better-for-you brands vy for brand awareness, sales, investment. August 15, 2022 “Battle of the Brands" is a reality TV competition featuring better-for-you food and beverage brands vying for increased brand awareness, sales and investment.Read More
RCI inducts 4 board members Rebecca Craig of Marie’s Candies to serve as 2022-2023 president. August 15, 2022 Each summer, RCI inducts new board members and recognizes the years of service from members whose terms are expiring.Read More
North American Sweet 60 North American Sweet 60: 2022 ranking illustrates pandemic recovery Companies turn to automation to work around labor shortages. Carla Zanetos Scully August 10, 2022 Confectioners in the 2022 North American Sweet 60 are regaining life after COVID shutdowns, supply chain issues and a reduced workforce.Read More
Mondelēz completes acquisition of Clif Bar Acquisition expands Mondelēz’s global snack bar business to more than $1 billion. August 8, 2022 The acquisition of Clif Bar & Co. builds upon Mondelēz International’s prioritization of fast-growing snacking segments in key geographies.Read More
SweeTARTS launches first branded film festival on TikTok Festival aims to champion TikTok storytellers. August 5, 2022 Xóchitl Gómez helps kick off the celebration of self-expression, spotlighting and supporting creators with the chance to win $25,000.Read More
Hershey earns Great Place to Work certification Company's U.S. business joins Brazil, India operations in earning honor. August 3, 2022 The certification is based on what current employees say about their experience working at Hershey.Read More
NC Custom acquires Fresh Beginnings Manufacturing to relocate from Georgia to New York. August 3, 2022 As part of the acquisition, NC Custom adds baked goods to its roster of confectionery and food manufacturing capabilities.Read More
Marich Confectionery CEO Bradley van Dam retires Company names Leonard Spelt as incoming CEO. August 2, 2022 Marich Confectionery CEO Brad van Dam is retiring after 26 years in the lead role and 38 years at the company.Read More
CandyRific names new sales directors Cameron, Trask each have more than 20 years of experience. August 2, 2022 CandyRific appoints two new directors, Matt Cameron and Kim Trask, to its sales team.Read More
Ferrero North America names Alanna Cotton as president, chief business officer Cotton succeeds Todd Siwak. July 28, 2022 Cotton will be responsible for Ferrero's business in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean.Read More