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19th-Century Chocolate Factory Unearthed in Spain
Once a large medieval manor, the building became the site of Clemente Guardia, a chocolatier featured in Barcelona’s 1888 World’s Fair.
February 20, 2024
Industry News
Mars’ New R&D Hub Will Lead Its Snacking Innovation
The $42 million facility in Chicago is the largest innovation hub among the company’s global snacking R&D sites, and will be instrumental in doubling the Mars Snacking business.
January 29, 2024
Industry News
Fruit Stripe Gum Discontinued After Half a Century
The gum and its equally stripey zebra mascot Yipes are out the door after Ferrara Candy makes the ‘difficult decision’ to sunset the colorful, fruity gum after 54 years on the market.
January 11, 2024
Industry News
Hershey's Faces Class Action Suit Over Reese's Packaging
The legal challenge is spurred by consumers who claim the packaging doesn’t match the product.
January 8, 2024
Industry News
Top 10 Articles of 2023 – No. 10: Bazooka Candy Brands Sold for $700 Million
Join us as we look back at ProFood World’s most popular articles of 2023. News reports figured prominently in our Top 10 this year. That included the sale of Bazooka Candy at No. 10.
December 22, 2023
Industry News
Mars Paying $661 Million to Buy Hotel Chocolat
The acquisition will increase Mars’ footprint and help support Hotel Chocolat’s ongoing efforts to increase its presence beyond the United Kingdom.
November 20, 2023
Industry News
Ferrara Announces Planned Acquisition of Jelly Belly Candy Company
The transaction will add more than 100 flavors of jelly beans and gourmet specialty confections to Ferrara’s expanding portfolio.
October 19, 2023
Regulatory
California Governor Signs Bill Banning 4 Widely Used Food Additives
Assembly Bill 418 prohibits the use of red dye 3, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil, and propylparaben due to health concerns.
October 9, 2023
Industry News
Mondelēz Sells Developed-market Gum Business for $1.35 Billion
The transaction with Perfetti Van Melle will advance Mondelēz International’s strategy to increase its focus on a portfolio with chocolate, biscuits, and baked snacks as its core categories.
October 2, 2023
Industry News
Bazooka Candy Brands Sold for $700 Million
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner and Madison Dearborn Partners have sold the company to Apax Partners, a private equity firm.
August 17, 2023
Industry News
Haribo Opens First North American Factory
Located in Pleasant Prairie, Wis., the state-of-the-art facility will produce Haribo Goldbears to meet growing American consumer demand.
July 27, 2023
Industry News
Unilever Set to Buy Yasso
Yasso’s products meet consumer demand for on-the-go, healthier, indulgent frozen snacks, complementing Unilever’s portfolio of premium ice cream brands.
June 17, 2023
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