Irvine, CA — Morinaga America, Inc. is debuting Hi-Chew Getaway Mix featuring three new, globally inspired flavors — Mango Chamoy, Mai Tai, and Yuzu Lime. According to the company, the assortment delivers a travel-inspired taste experience. To promote the launch,…
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Walmart, Sam’s Club ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change.’ Campaign Partners With Feeding America
Bentonville, AR — For the 12th consecutive year, all U.S. Walmart and Sam’s Club locations are teaming up with their customers, members, suppliers, and associates for the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign to support the Feeding America network of partner food…
Kraft Challenges Consumers To Dip Chips In Ketchup
Chicago — Kraft Heinz, Inc. is daring consumers to challenge the status quo with Heinz Chip Dip — a limited-time offering designed for potato chip dipping. The company notes that while French fries and potato chips are both fried potatoes,…
Limited-Edition Haribo x Crocs Collab
Rosemont, IL — Haribo of America, Inc. has teamed up with global footwear brand, Crocs, to launch Haribo Classic Clog. Inspired by Haribo’s iconic Goldbears, the limited-edition collab brings a twist to Crocs’ Classic Clog, featuring a translucent, gummi-inspired design…
Hershey Names Taffet Chief Growth Officer
Hershey, PA — The Hershey Co. has named Stacy Taffet Chief Growth Officer, effective April 14, 2025. In this role, she will be responsible for driving growth strategies across the company’s snacks portfolio, which includes iconic brands like Hershey’s, Reese’s,…
Mondelēz Names Chaclin Executive Vice President, Chief R&D Officer
Chicago — Mondelēz International has appointed Norberto Chaclin executive vice-president and chief research & development officer. Reporting directly to Chair and Chief Executive Officer Dirk Van de Put, Chaclin will be responsible for driving the company’s enterprise R&D and quality…
Hershey Names Menyhart Chief Customer Officer
Hershey, PA — The Hershey Co. has tagged Tiffany Menyhart chief customer officer, effective March 17, 2025. According to the company, she has 30 years of sales and CPG experience, including 15 years in confection. Menyhart will lead Hershey’s U.S….
Mantrose-Hauser Adds Fat-Free Encapsulated Acids For Gummies
Mount Laurel, NJ — Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc. is introducing MantroShield, a line of fat-free encapsulated acids for use in gummi applications. According to the company, the line is designed to provide a better method for achieving the balance of sweet…
See’s Candies’ Egan Named NCA 2025 Advocate Of The Year
Washington — Pat Egan, president and CEO of See’s Candies, is the 2025 NCA Advocate of the Year. The award honors Egan’s dedication to ensuring the confectionery industry’s strong voice in critical policy discussions at every level of government. The…
National Retail Solutions Develops Google Integration For In-Store Product Searches
Newark, NJ — National Retail Solutions (NRS) has developed an integration with Google that allows retailers to showcase in-store products to local customers through Google Search, Google Maps, and the Shopping tab searches. “We’re excited to collaborate with Google on…
Bitzel’s Chocolate Names Henderson NA Director Of Sales
Atlanta — Bitzel’s Chocolate has promoted Lisa Henderson to the new position of North America director of sales. Henderson was formerly the company’s head of business development. Before joining the Bitzel’s last year, Henderson worked in the luxury country club…
NCA Names New Board; Barry Callebaut’s Hagedorn Elected Chair
Washington — Jerry Hagedorn, executive vice-president for Barry Callebaut, will assume the role of Chair of the NCA Board of Trustees for a two-year term, the association reports. Hagedorn most recently served as vice chair and will take over for…
Undercover Snacks Launches Undercover Ingredients
East Hanover, NJ — Undercover Chocolate Co., maker of Undercover Snacks, has established Undercover Ingredients, an ingredient processing facility located at its East Hanover, NJ headquarters. “With Undercover Ingredients, we’re vertically integrating to secure a profitable, high-quality supply chain that…
