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Gum Stands Out in Convenience Stores While Confectionery Struggles

 By Diane Adam on Feb. 26, 2025

Chocolate was down 6.6% in 2024, says Paul Grubbs, MSA

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Hershey Names New Presidents of Confection and Salty Divisions

 By Diane Adam on Jan. 14, 2025

Changes come just days after chocolate maker said CEO Michele Buck will be retiring

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Michele Buck to Retire From Hershey

By Diane Adam on Jan. 13, 2025

The president and CEO will step down in June of 2026

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NCA Finds 95% of Consumers Celebrate Winter Holidays With Chocolate and Candy

By Diane Adam on Dec. 11, 2024

56% of adults prefer to gift and to receive holiday chocolates over wine, according to new survey from candy maker Ferrero North America

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Hershey Executive Michael Del Pozzo Departs After 3-Month Stint

By Diane Adam on Dec. 10, 2024

Michele Buck to assume leadership of U.S. confection business on interim basis

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J.M. Smucker Co. Closes on Divestment of Voortman Cookie Business

By Hannah Hammond on Dec. 10, 2024

CEO gives update on Hostess, Uncrustables brands in convenience channel

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Mondelēz Exploring Hershey Acquisition: Report

By Greg Lindenberg on Dec. 09, 2024

Sweets and snacks company’s second attempt at taking over chocolate maker

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The J. M. Smucker Co. Sells Voortman Cookies to Second Nature Brands

By Rachel Gignac on Oct. 22, 2024

The transaction is valued at $305 million

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Loop Neighborhood Launches Private-Label Snack Line

By Rachel Gignac on Oct. 01, 2024

Offerings include chips, pretzels, chocolate and gummies

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Dollar-Conscious Consumers Hurt C-Store Center Store Unit Sales

By Chuck Ulie on Sep. 10, 2024

Down 7% in year ended June 30; consumers ‘looking for an added benefit in what they buy,’ Don Burke of Management Science Associates says at CSP forum

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