Brookside Chocolate’s Crunchy Clusters The Hershey Co., Hershey, Pa. Abigail Watt March 10, 2015 Brookside Chocolate’s Crunchy Clusters combine crispy multi-grain rice, toasted oats and graham crackers bits with fruit flavored centers, all covered in smooth dark chocolate.Read More
Welch’s Apple Orchard Medley Fruit Snacks Promotion in Motion, Allendale, N.J. Abigail Watt March 4, 2015 Welch’s newest line of fruit snacks is ripe for the picking, featuring fresh-from-the-orchard flavors!Read More
Just Born celebrates milestone year for two of its brands 2015 marks Mike and Ike's 75th and Hot Tamales's 65th anniversary. Abigail Watt March 4, 2015 Two of its bestselling brands, Mike and Ike and Hot Tamales, are celebrating momentous milestones in 2015.Read More
WCF’s Partnership meeting celebrates group’s 15th anniversary World Cocoa Foundation meeting in nation’s capital to focus on sustainability, future trends in cocoa. Abigail Watt March 4, 2015 The World Cocoa Foundation's 27th Partnership Meeting, which will be held June 30 – July 1 in Washington D.C., marks the WCF’'s 15th anniversary.Read More
Hawaiian Host finalizes Mauna Loa acquisition Mauna Loa acquired from The Hershey Co., now an official subsidiary. Abigail Watt March 3, 2015 Mauna Loa joins Hawaiian Host as an official subsidiary, and together they will have more than 300 employees in Hawaii.Read More
Expo Milano 2015 to encourage protecting cocoa The Cocoa Cluster and eight others emphasize environmental sustainability. Abigail Watt February 27, 2015 Expo Milano 2015, an exhibit in which countries gather to build pavilions showcasing their unique attributes, will feature an area dedicated to cocoa.Read More
Global Organics hires new director of operations Gigi Brienza joins company after leaving Stonyfield Farm. Abigail Watt February 27, 2015 Brienza will be in charge of quality assurance, sourcing, purchasing, logistics and warehouse operations.Read More
Hershey names new senior v.p. and cfo Patricia Little joins company with 30 years of financial experience. Abigail Watt February 27, 2015 Little will be responsible for the financial management, planning and operations for the company's $7.4-billion enterprise.Read More
Mondelez International names Roberto Marques executive v.p. and president, North America Marques succeeds Mark Clouse to lead $7-billion business in the United States and Canada. Abigail Watt February 24, 2015 Marques, 49, succeeds Mark Clouse, who became the company’s chief growth officer in July 2014, and will report to Chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld.Read More
Zollipops to give 100,000 treats to support dental health “100,000 Smiles” campaign helps promote Dental Health Month. Abigail Watt February 24, 2015 LOL, the maker of good-for-your-teeth Zollipops, has launched a “100,000 Smiles” campaign to support National Children’s Dental Health Month.Read More