M&M'S teams up with X-Men Partnership makes M&M'S the exclusive chocolate partner for upcoming X-Men: Apocalypse movie. Abigail Watt October 13, 2015 The X-Men are adding some colorful members into the mix.Read More
Blair Candy Co. celebrates 16th year online with discount program BlairCandy.com will reward loyal customers with wholesale discounts. Abigail Watt October 7, 2015 In its 16th year selling candy online, Blair Candy Co. wants to reward its most loyal customers.Read More
Chocolove appoints Patrick Peeters maitre chocolatier and chief of innovation Peeters was previously a chef chocolatier for Godiva and technical advisor for Barry Callebaut. Abigail Watt October 7, 2015 Peeters was born and raised in Belgium, and has spent years dedicated to the art of fine food.Read More
Mars acquires Mexican manufacturer Grupo Turin Acquisition will expand operations in Mexico. Abigail Watt October 1, 2015 Mars Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Grupo Turin, a Mexican manufacturer of high-quality chocolates founded in 1928.Read More
Abdallah Candies receives preliminary approval to build new facility Finished facility will cover 159,000 sq. ft. and help meet growing consumer needs. Abigail Watt September 30, 2015 In 2016, the fourth-generation, family-owned company will start construction of the new space.Read More
DeMet's breaks ground on $41M expansion Investment part of three-year plan to grow the company. Abigail Watt September 30, 2015 It's the first phase of the company's plan to grow by 20-25 percent in the next three years.Read More
Kal Akel to head manufacturing operations for Bell Akel appointed director of operations for flavors and fragrances company. Abigail Watt September 30, 2015 Akel will manage the day-to-day manufacturing operations at the company's headquarters.Read More
Hershey expands support of Ghanaian peanut farmers, Vivi Commitment builds on Hershey's existing programs to provide nutrition to children. Abigail Watt September 30, 2015 The Hershey Co. has made a new Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action, which will also mean more support for its Vivi nutritional supplement.Read More
Mondelez Int'l brings Oreos production to Russia Russian-made Oreos will hit retails stores in October. Abigail Watt September 30, 2015 An upgrade to the manufacturing line at the Sobinka plant allows Mondelez Int'l to bring made-in-Russia Oreos to Russian stores.Read More
Private labeling, native 'superfruits' expand Brazilian influence on confectionery industry Two of Brazil's important attributes make country increasingly important player in international markets. Abigail Watt September 28, 2015 With an industrial culture that favors private labeling as well as increasingly popular native fruits, Brazil is poised to keep expanding its influence in the confectionery industry.Read More