New varieties include Caramel Peanut, Hazelnut Cheesecake and Lemon Meringue Pie. The new flavors are each chocolate-based and steer the line toward protein bar decadence.

Stuffed Puffs® launched its newest flavor, Chocolate-on-Chocolate. The latest addition to Stuffed Puffs® is a cocoa marshmallow filled with real milk chocolate.  

The product is available in Milk Chocolate Pretzel, Milk Chocolate Vanilla Cookie and Cookies ‘N’ Creme Cookie Bites. Hershey’s Bites are now available nationwide.

With the introduction of Sweet Slumber and Drinking Chocolates, the company demonstrates its commitment to innovation in response to consumer demand for functional, better-for-you beverages.

The specialist in small chocolate pieces also has special highlights like protein-rich chocolate leaves, fruity dark chocolate chips with raspberry, and chunks with hemp seeds.

Alter Eco’s commitment to clean ingredients extends from the farm to the final recipe with no corn feed, no GMOs and no refined sugars, soy ingredients or preservatives.

“Our strong momentum over the course of 2019 positions the company well as we plan for 2020,” said Michele Buck, chairman, president and CEO of The Hershey Company. “Today’s announced leadership changes further support our growth trajectory and reflect the confidence I have in our talent development process.

Rex Coffee®, an artisan, small-batch roastery that has produced high quality coffee since 1885, is owned by Clabber Girl Corporation and is housed in its national headquarters located in Terre Haute, Ind.

The company stated that production is up and running, and that the product is Kosher certified. However, orders are currently only being taken at Duck Soup or online. The company intends to expand availability across the country early next year.

Artisan Collection by Nestlé Toll House took 25% of the votes, while Del Monte Foods Bubble Fruit collected 23% and Joia Spirit Low-Sugar, Ready-to-Drink Premium Sparkling Cocktails came away with 20% to finish in third place.