News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
San Francisco-based Guittard Chocolate Company has invested in farmer training to preserve chocolate flavours from cocoa growing regions and advance its sustainability mission, director of marketing Amy Guittard told FoodNavigator.
After upsizing the classic NERDS last year with Big Chewy NERDS, Ferrara Candy Company adds a sour version to the mix, just in time for Easter.
The global confectionery ingredients market is expected to grow to $97.38bn by 2025, at a CAGR of around 6.1% between 2019 and 2025, according to Zion Market Research.
Slovak financial group Proxenta has partnered with Confitería Caibarién to produce sweets in Cuba.
Ferrero has edged out Hostess to capture the cereal giant’s cookie, fruit snacks and ice cream cone family of brands, including Famous Amos, Murray’s and the Girl Scouts of the USA brand Little Brownie Bakers, plus Stretch Island and Fruity Snacks.