New York — Yildiz Holding A.S.’s Godiva brand has partnered with non-profit the Earthworm Foundation to make sustainable improvements to the cocoa supply chain and growing communities in Ivory Coast, where approximately 40 percent of the world’s cocoa is grown, the…
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SkinnyDipped Gets Investment from Singer-Songwriter Shakira
Seattle — Singer-songwriter, Grammy-winner and humanitarian Shakira has invested in Wild Things Snacks, LLC’s SkinnyDipped brand, the snack company reports. The SkinnyDipped line includes almonds and recently launched cashews covered in coatings such as dark chocolate cocoa, Lemon Bliss and…
Three Retailers Show Power Of National Candy Month
Discover how National Candy Month played out at three retailers that supported the month-long celebration this year. Cleveland — Hy-Vee, Inc.; Coborn’s, Inc.; and TravelCenters of America, LLC participated in National Candy Month this year, demonstrating the opportunity it presents and…
Unique Pretzel Supporting Folds Of Honor With Special Packs
Reading, PA — Unique Pretzel Bakery, Inc. is continuing its support of Folds of Honor, a foundation that provides scholarships to spouses and children of fallen and disabled service members, the company reports. Through August, with every purchase of specially marked…
Registration Opens For 2020 Candy Hall Of Fame Inductions
Cleveland — The NCSA/Candy Hall of Fame has opened registration for the 2020 Candy Hall of Fame event, scheduled for October 23 to 25. The event honors 11 confectionery category leaders with the industry’s highest recognition, induction into the Candy Hall Fame…
Cargill Opening Asian Chocolate Manufacturing Operation
Minneapolis — Cargill, Inc. is launching its first Asian chocolate manufacturing operation through a partnership with a western Indian company that will help meet growing demand from the region. Anticipated to be operational by mid-2021, the site will produce 10,000 tons…
Krispy Kreme Launching First Packaged Mini Doughnuts Line
Winston-Salem, NC — For the first time in company history, Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. is offering bite-size doughnuts and crullers, the baker reports. The line is debuting at Walmart, Inc. Krispy Kreme Doughnut Bites come in original glazed, chocolate and…
Bühler Opens Food Application Center In Minneapolis
Minneapolis — Bühler AG has opened a Minneapolis Food Application Center (FAC), which will support and drive innovation among the supplier’s customers, start-ups, academia and industry partners, according to the company. “The FAC is a place for learning how to create…
Snack Sales To Slow For Remainder Of 2020, Long-Term Rebound Expected
Cleveland — U.S. snack food sales through 2024 are anticipated to grow 2.7 percent annually, according to Freedonia Focus Reports. However, for the remainder of 2020 sales will grow at a slower pace as more consumers are exercising cautious spending practices…
Natural Colors Market To Witness 8.4% Growth Through 2027
London — Global sales for natural food colors are anticipated to hit $3.2 billon by 2027 with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4 percent during the period, according to Meticulous Market Research Pvt. Ltd. Consumers’ rising health consciousness…
Morinaga Adds Soda Pop Mix To Chewy Candy Line
Irvine, CA — Providing an “effervescent experience,” Morinaga America, Inc. is introducing Soda Pop Mix to its Hi-Chew brand, and is running a buy one get one for 50 percent off promotion exclusively on hi-chew.com for the new chewy candy…
Cargill Adding Line, Holding Tanks To Belgian Chocolate Plant
Kalmthout, Belgium — Cargill, Inc. is expanding its Kalmthout, Belgium, chocolate facility with a production line and chocolate tanks, the supplier reports. “This investment strengthens the extended gourmet chocolate offerings that we acquired with Cargill’s purchase of Smet in 2019,”…
Profitero Explores Click & Collect In A Post-Pandemic Retail Landscape
The COVID-19 pandemic has put tremendous pressure on online grocery channels. Shoppers are panic buying pantry items, including sweets and snacks, and brands are struggling to keep up with high demands, resulting in unprecedented out-of-stock levels across many popular categories….
