Hershey, PA — The Hershey Co. is investing an additional $135 million in its Stuart Draft, Virginia facility to support growth for Reese’s, which in a first for the industry became a $2 billion brand in the U.S. this past year,…
Holiday Cinnamon Tortilla Chips Released To Celebrate Christmas In July
Austin, TX — Mexican-American family-owned food company Siete Family Foods is releasing its limited edition holiday Buñuelos Cinnamon Crisps this month to celebrate Christmas in July and support RAICES, a non-profit agency that provides free and low-cost legal services to underserved immigrant…
Former Lindt Exec Boggio Joins SACMI Packaging & Chocolate As GM
Milan, Italy — Andrea Boggio joins SACMI Packaging & Chocolate as General Manager. In this new role, Boggio will lead the SACMI Packaging & Chocolate business, which includes the Carle & Montanari, OPM and Fima equipment lines for chocolate processing,…
Ferrara Expands SweeTarts ‘Be Both’ Campaign With New Creative
Chicago — In April 2019, Ferrara Candy Co. launched the SweeTarts ‘Be Both’ brand campaign to celebrate its shared value with gen Z of being ‘more than one thing.’ Building on this program, the company is launching a new national TV…
NCA Updates Website, Visual Identity As Part of New Strategic Plan
Washington — NCA is closing out National Candy Month by unveiling a refreshed look for CandyUSA.com and revamping its overall visual identify, both of which are part of the recently launched five-year strategic plan called “Thrive In 2025,” the Association reports….
Emerging Markets’ Demand For Premium Items To Propel Industrial Chocolate Market
Pune, India — Global sales for industrial cocoa and chocolate are expected to witness exponential growth driven by increasing demand for specialty and premium products in developing economies, according to Fortune Business Insights Pvt. Ltd. The market is anticipated to grow…
Planters Rolls Out Pop & Pour Packs For Nuts Line
Chicago — Planters dry roasted peanuts, honey roasted peanuts, dry roasted sun flower seed kernels, whole cashews and dry roasted almonds will be offered in Pop & Pour on-the-go packaging starting next month, according to The Kraft Heinz Co. The snack containers…
Unique Pretzel Supporting Folds Of Honor With Special Packs
Reading, PA — Unique Pretzel Bakery, Inc. is continuing its support of Fold 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…
Lindt & Sprüngli Adds Third-Party Logistic Provider To Streamline Distribution
Throughout the year Lindt & Sprüngli (North America), Inc. (LSNA), as with many other candymakers, experiences fluid demand for its products, particularly during seasonal periods, but not every order can command a full truck trailer. This along with an increasing…
