Candy maker goes from childhood passion to opening first facility in Libertyville, Illinois
Although Shane Wimmer, 21, began making candy as a kid and has only been making his signature caramels at his Libertyville ...
Cocoa Hits New Record in Blow to Chocolate Makers and Consumers
Cocoa futures reached a fresh record in New York as the market grapples with renewed supply concerns, heightening the odds ...
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Mars to Acquire Kellanova, Freeze-Dried Candy Sales Grow and More in 2024’s Top Center Store Stories
From merger and acquisition deals to the freeze-dried candy craze, here are some of the top headlines from the center store ...
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Dairy-Free Candy Melts Do Exist! Here are the Options
Chocolate wafers come in so many colors and flavors, but usually contain milk. But we found these options for dairy-free ...
New England made candy celebrates the season of sweetness
A New Hampshire candy store is filled to the brim with candy canes, and a Salem chocolate shop serves up "Sweet Sloops." ...
Snack company exploring takeover of chocolate maker Hershey
A takeover would top the value of the year’s biggest deal: snack maker Mars Inc.’s agreement to buy Kellanova for nearly $36 ...
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How does a century-old candy brand innovate? With salted caramel.
Butterfinger, which recently turned 100, is preparing to roll out a new flavor for the first time in more than a decade. It ...
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Shares Spike as Oreo Maker Mondelez Reportedly in Talks to Take Over Hershey
File photo of Hershey's chocolate bars. Oreo manufacturer Mondelez is reportedly in talks of acquiring candy company Hershey. File photo of Hershey's chocolate bars. Oreo manufacturer Mondelez is ...
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NCA Finds 95% of Consumers Celebrate Winter Holidays With Chocolate and Candy
With merrymaking underway, 95% of consumers are ready to celebrate the winter holidays with chocolate and candy, according to a recent survey from the Washington, D.C.-based National Confectioners ...