Consumers have gone nuts for nuts — or nut snacks, that is. With greater focus on healthier sweets and treats — and a rise in snacking over traditional sit-down meals — nuts have become the go-to option for consumers looking for quick hits of nutrition.

Jim Sconza, former president and ceo of Oakdale, Calif.-based Sconza Candy Co., has passed away, the Sconza family announced Monday.