Washington — Results of a new survey from NCA reveal that 98 percent of Americans who welcome trick-or-treaters this year will be handing out chocolate and candy and 93 percent report they will share chocolate and candy with friends and…
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98% of Americans Will Welcome Trick-or-Treaters With Chocolate and Candy
Don’t be spooked by the most important question on everyone’s mind at this time of year: trick or treat? The answer is resoundingly in favor of treats, with 93% of Americans saying they’ll share chocolate and candy with friends and family to celebrate the Halloween season this fall.
Gourmet Chocolate Line Debuts
The Doliche Gourmet brand from Food Industry and Trading Corp. features milk and dark chocolate-covered freeze-dried fruits. The sweet and sour cherries and strawberries are freeze-dried and covered in either milk or dark chocolate. They pack in reclosable standup bags…
Adams & Brooks Debuts Chocolate Brands In Bites
Adams & Brooks, Inc. is releasing a line of Bites under its P-Nuttles, Big Cherry and Good News chocolate brands. The P-Nuttles item features butter toffee peanuts and caramel covered in milk chocolate, while Christopher’s brand Big Cherry Bites have…
Chester Asher To Lead Marketing At Asher’s Chocolate
Souderton, PA — Asher’s Chocolate Co. has named Chester Asher, a fifth-generation Asher and Board member, to the role of director of marketing. The company says his appointment reflects his dedication and expertise, positioning him drive the brand’s innovation and…
Bitzel’s Chocolate Brings Immersive Chocolate Experience To Suwanee
Atlanta — Bitzel’s Chocolate, a 7,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, opens its doors in Suwanee, GA, this fall featuring a line of affordable, chef-crafted delicacies conceived by master chocolatier Sabrina Coombs, former executive pastry chef at Nobu Atlanta and season eight finalist…
Whoa Dough Debuts Allergen-Friendly Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Whoa Dough Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is new from Whoa Dough LLC. The product can safely be eaten raw and can also be baked into traditional cookies. Described as sweet and salty, the refrigerated snack is allergen-friendly, with 90 calories…
Fruit Chews: A Driving Force In The Non-Chocolate Sector
Washington — Once considered a niche, chewy candy is now an important driver of non-chocolate candy sales. Contributing to this is the fruit chew sector, boasting brands including Starburst, Now and Later, Hi-Chew and Laffy Taffy to name a few. …
Chocolate, Snacks Play Key Roles In Specialty Food, Beverage 2023 Sales
New York — Sales of specialty foods and beverages across all retail and foodservice channels neared $194 billion in 2022, up 9.3 percent from 2021, and are expected to reach $207 billion by year’s end, according to the Specialty Food…
Ghirardelli To Reopen Newly Renovated Original Chocolate, Ice Cream Shop
San Leandro, CA — Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. will reopen its flagship store, the Original Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop, at Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, on July 13 following a six-month renovation of the historic building. The company says…
Theo Chocolate To Merge With American Licorice
Seattle, WA — Organic and fair trade chocolate producer, Theo Chocolate will merge with American Licorice Co. in a deal expected to close in the third quarter. The proposed transaction follows Theo’s strategic decision to restructure its operations, underway now,…
