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Cleveland — The NCSA’s second session in its mentoring education series, which will feature members of the Candy Hall of Fame hosting virtual roundtables. “We are thrilled to present the second installment of our mentoring education series,” says Brandon Sagotz,…

Totowa, NJ –October 11, 2023 – Citation Capital, LLC is acquiring a majority interest in snack maker Cibo Vita, Inc. Citation will become Cibo Vita’s first outside shareholder, with company founders, CEO Emre Imamoglu and President Ahmet Celik, continuing to…

LaPorte, IN — In honor of Friday the 13th, American Licorice Co. is challenging consumers to test their luck with new Sour Punch brand Ghost Pepper Roulette. Described by the company as an “interactive snacking experience that could be a…

Newark, NJ — Mars Wrigley is deploying its first M&M’s Halloween Rescue Squad, which is designed to help Americans who are at risk of running out of candy on Halloween night. The company says a recent survey it commissioned found that nearly…

Washington — To celebrate its 25th Anniversary, Divine Chocolate is launching a limited-edition Birthday Bar with packaging that showcases the names and stories of 25 cocoa farmers. The bars feature buttery biscuit pieces covered in Divine’s signature milk chocolate. The…

Chicago — Mondelēz International is evolving its Toblerone chocolate brand in key markets through new formats and an updated brand signature — Never Square. The iconic 115-year-old brand is supporting the new positioning with investments in product offerings, marketing, advertising…

Washington — Fairtrade America’s fourth annual celebration of October Fairtrade Month features the We Are Fairtrade campaign, through new murals in Lawrence, KS, Philadelphia and Providence, RI. The association will again use public art to call attention to the people…

Temple, TX — McLane Co. Inc. has received the Service Provider of the Year award from the National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees (NCASEF) at their national trade show in Las Vegas. This accolade is given to the partner…

Washington — In response to California Governor Gavin Newsom signing a bill to ban certain food ingredients, the NCA released the following statement: “California is once again making decisions based on soundbites rather than science. Governor Newsom’s approval of this…

Washington — Spangler Candy Co. and Haribo of American are both hoping to earn bragging rights in Tnemec’s Tank of the Year competition. The company’s iconic brands, Spangler Candy’s Dum-Dums lollipops and Haribo’s Goldbears, are each featured on water tanks…

Dallas, TX — Rudolph Foods Co., through its PorkRinds.com hub for pork rind enthusiasts, is launching a Pig Skin Hero of the Week campaign. The program is designed to highlight outstanding collegiate football players. From now through November 30, an offensive…

Pittsburgh, PA — Edward Marc Brands is joining Promise Holdings LLC’s Promise Confections Group. The group also includes Annabelle’s Candy Co., Pearson’s Candy Co. and Seattle Gourmet Foods. “The merger aligns seamlessly with Promise Holdings’ vision of a stronger, more…

Ashland, OR — Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker is collaborating with Caroline Schiff, an executive pastry chef at Brooklyn’s Gage & Tollner, cookbook author, James Beard nominee and one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs 2022, on a number of…