Alyse Thompson

Hershey looks to make an acquisition

Hershey, Pa.-confectioner mum on specifics, but hopes acquisition helps it reach $10 billion in net sales

Alyse Thompson

June 26, 2012

The Hershey Co. announced plans for a pretty sweet future this week — including a possible acquisition.

Peeps & Co. launches redesigned website

The Bethelehem, Pa.-manufacturer improves website for easier navigation, increased social media integration

Alyse Thompson

June 25, 2012

Peeps & Co. hopes more customers will now take a “peep” at its online content.

It’s good to be queen

‘Candy Queen’ Jackie Sorkin balances motherhood with her booming candy business.

Alyse Thompson

June 25, 2012

Hollywood Candy Girls creator Jackie Sorkin doesn’t get star struck — unless Oprah is involved, that is.

Jelly Belly to undertake mystery flavor promotion

The Fairfield, Calif.-based confectioner will launch a sweepstakes for more consumer participation next year.

Alyse Thompson

June 20, 2012

Starting in January 2013, Jelly Belly fans can take a crack at another one of life’s great mysteries.

Hershey launches cocoa sustainability program

The Hershey, Penn.-based confectioner will work with Agroindustrias Unidas de Cacao SA de CV to revitalize cocoa production in Southern Mexico.

Alyse Thompson

June 20, 2012

The Hershey Company, in partnership with cocoa supplier Agroindustrias Unidas de Cacao SA de CV (AMCO), will bring the “food of the gods” back to southern Mexico.

Ganong to return as president of Ganong Bros. Ltd.

David Ganong will head the Canadian chocolate company as current president Doug Ettinger leaves to be closer to home.

Alyse Thompson

June 20, 2012

David Ettinger, president and ceo of Ganong Bros. Ltd., is saying “so long” to Ganong’s.

Pease’s partners with Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate for production

The Springfield, Ill.-based chocolatier will move 75% of its production to Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate’s St. Louis plant in August.

Alyse Thompson

June 20, 2012

After 82 years in central Illinois, Pease’s Candy is heading south — but only partially.

Perugina Baci White

This new product adds white chocolate to the classic combination of hazelnut and chocolate

Alyse Thompson

June 18, 2012

The newest product in Perugina's Baci line has a "kiss" of white chocolate.

African orphanage funded by Cargill now open

The Ivory Coast orphanage could help up to 60 children

Alyse Thompson

June 13, 2012

With funding from cocoa producer Cargill, Inc., Ivory Coast’s Ministry of Family, Women and Children officially opened an orphanage in Soubre, Ivory Coast Monday that could help up to 60 needy children.