How c-stores can profit from today’s fast-growing chocolate trendsPremium and purpose-driven chocolate products are helping Canadian consumers indulge their chocolate sweet tooths. Indigenous-owned Mitsoh announces growth plans with new capital investmentRaven Indigenous Capital Partners’ investment will fuel new product innovation in Mitsoh’s meat snack offerings. Hershey completes acquisition of LesserEvil Acquisition broadens ‘Better-For-You’ offerings and salty snacking portfolio. Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut expects sales decline due to cocoa price stress Global fallout from cocoa price increases impact global chocolate markets and customers. Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover PepsiCo announced in April that it would accelerate a planned shift to using natural colors in its foods and beverages. Demand from 'buy Canadian' movement pushes Purdys to move into grocer Save-On-Foods First time the popular chocolates will be sold outside of Purdy’s own stores. What’s trending in protein snacks Protein-based snacks are growing more popular with health-conscious Canadians. Hershey reports first quarter results for 2025 Sales drop was smaller than anticipated due to healthy growth in salty snacks.
