Hostess Bakery, Warehouse Employees Receive Second 2022 ‘Thank You’ Bonus
Lenexa, KS — Hostess Brands, Inc. has distributed bonuses to each of its nearly 2,000 bakery and warehouse employees, up to…
Yumy Candy Enters Agreement With Active Marketing Group, Expands To U.S.
Vancouver — The Yumy Candy Co. Inc., a Canadian plant-based confectionery company, has entered into an agreement with Active Marketing Group (AMG). By entering into the agreement, AMG and Yumy Candy will work together to expand Yumy’s expansion into the…
Fairtrade America Launches “It’s Only Fair” Video Campaign, Giveaway
Washington — Fairtrade America has launched a national campaign to generate broader awareness of the unjust price that farmers receive to produce goods such as cocoa. Released on World Chocolate Day, the “It’s Only Fair,” campaign features three videos connecting…
Oregon-Based Moonstruck Chocolate Acquired By Chocolate Works
Freeport, NY — Chocolate Works, an SQF II manufacturer of branded and private label specialty chocolates and confections, has acquired all of the assets of Moonstruck Chocolate LLC for an undisclosed amount. The transaction closed last month. “To satisfy our…
Barry Callebaut Confirms No Salmonella Positive Chocolate Entered Retail Food Chain
Wieze, Belgium — Based on an internal investigation, Barry Callebaut Group has confirmed that no chocolate products affected by a salmonella-positive production lot in its Wieze, Belgium, facility entered the retail food chain. The investigation has been shared with the…
Frito-Lay Summer Trend Index Reports Shifting Priorities, Eating Habits
Plano, TX — The latest U.S. Trend Index from Frito-Lay, Inc. found that 90 percent of customers who snack daily care about the companies whose snacks they’re eating. Companies’ attention to sustainability practices, community impact around food access and treatment…
