Stand-up packaging, consumer-driven innovation and loyalty data are upending the candy aisle and checkout area. We talked with two Hershey execs at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) show to understand how one of the world’s most beloved...
The Los Angeles chocolatier – in business since 1950 – celebrated National Chocolate Day on October 28 by expanding its capacity by 10 times that of its previous space in Brentwood.
Jacobs Holding AG has announced its intention to sell 10.02% of Barry Callebaut’s share capital by way of a private placement to Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (2.85%) and the launch of an accelerated bookbuilding process for a stake of another 7.17%.
Nestlé, Mars, Hershey and Lindt earned C-level ratings in the organization’s chocolate scorecard, while Mondelēz and Godiva fared worse. Smaller players including Alter Eco, Endangered Species, Theo and Tony’s Chocolonely again received top marks in the...
Barry Callebaut announced sales volumes grew 5.1% to 2.14m tonnes in the 12 months to August 31, while net profit rose 6.9% in local currencies to CHF368.7m ($371m), the world’s leading manufacturer of cocoa products said in its full-year results for...
Perfetti Van Melle (PVM) has launched its first ever gelatine-free range in the UK with two new Fruittella fruity jelly variants, which are also suitable for both vegans and vegetarians.
Cadbury has relaunched its popular Caramilk chocolate as a permanent item due to fervent consumer demand – but the availability of this will be limited to only New Zealand and Australia.
The Chicago-based confectioner reported a nominal increase in sales for the quarter – ending October 22, just before Halloween – and a slightly higher boost for the 2019 aggregate.
The Italian confectioner will honor the US launch of one of its most popular products (and a $5bn brand) with an interactive popup for two days in November.
The chocolate company described the global advertising push as ‘a vital extension’ of its goal to expand fivefold by 2025, extending into adjacent categories and opening experiential cafés.
Halloween is candy’s biggest holiday, and candy corn is at the center of it. ConfectioneryNews caught up with Peter Goldman, head of seasonal and Brach’s at Ferrara, to talk strategy, trends and good ol’ candy history.
Leading up to October 31, Hershey joined Rubie’s Costumes and The Addams Family movie to create a digital one-stop-shop called Halloween Headquarters. We got the scoop from Brad Santanna, the candy maker’s digital commerce lead.
Led by strong growth in emerging markets and ‘local jewels’, as the company refers to its regional brands, net revenue gained 1% in the third quarter, while cash flow surpassed $1bn.
