Company also announces fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 results
February 7, 2017
The Hershey Company announced sales and earnings for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016. Consolidated net sales were $1,970.2 million compared with $1,909.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2015. Reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $116.9 million or $0.55 per share-diluted, compared with $227.9 million or $1.04 per share-diluted for the comparable period of 2015.
BENEO presents innovative sugar-free hard candy concepts at ISM 2017
February 6, 2017
BENEO used the ISM 2017 exhibition in Cologne, Germany, to showcase a new Sweets Collection including its latest innovations in sugar-free hard candies.
Maker of culinary driven, ethically sourced chocolate celebrates Latin roots with Totally Tangy Mango and Cheeky Cheeky Churro varieties
February 1, 2017
New Food & Beverage Products Video: Chuao Chocolatier launched two Latin-inspired chocolate bars this year at the 42nd Winter Fancy Food Show. Totally Tangy Mango and Cheeky Cheeky Churro join an existing roster of 23 chocolate bars.
Healthy snacks made from kale, chickpeas, and sweet potatoes are revitalizing the US snack market and are favored by Millennials, Gen-Xers, and parents
February 1, 2017
Sales of salty favorites—including potato chips, pretzels and popcorn—and portable meat products—such as jerky—have mostly displayed growth potential or at least remained steady over the past five years. The snack industry has likewise benefitted from the influx of healthier formulations that better fit the nutrition-centered lifestyles of many of today’s consumers.
Partnership yields sixth variety of Three Jerks Jerky: Veri Veri Teriyaki
January 31, 2017
Three Jerks Jerky, a 100% filet mignon beef jerky, partnered with Soy Vay®, purveyors of fine Asian sauces & marinades with a Kosher twist, to create their sixth flavor, Veri Veri Teriyaki®. The Veri Veri Teriyaki® jerky flavor is created with fine cuts of filet, contains no artificial ingredients and is gluten free.
New Frontier Foods makes major expansion in seaweed snack line
January 26, 2017
New Frontier Foods, maker of Ocean's Halo® seaweed products, announced a significant expansion to its product lines and manufacturing capabilities, which debuted at 2017 Winter Fancy Foods show in San Francisco.
Colorado confectioner's "Marshmallow 2.0" snack uses simple ingredients to add bold flavors to sweet treat
January 26, 2017
The new Mellow Snacks line launches with Mellow Fluffs, handmade marshmallow snacks that pair innovative flavors with the sweet, gooey-ness that consumers know and love.