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Hershey focuses on sugar reduction as it grows its BFY offerings
More than half of adults are looking for BFY options within the confection category, but only 10% of confection category sales come from BFY products.
Kinder brand chocolate recall linked to salmonella outbreak in Europe now expanded to Canada
Here is the updated list of products sold nationally in a variety of sizes, with best before dates ranging from June 19, 2022 to Nov. 29, 2022.

Hershey puts "SHE" at the centre of its gender-equity efforts by transforming its signature chocolate bar
Award-winning #HerSHE campaign is being activated in seven markets, including Canada.
Hershey puts "SHE" at the centre of Women's History Month in the U.S.
Limited-edition "Celebrate SHE" bars available nationwide while supplies last.
A Valentine’s Day sweet tooth could lead to a spend increase in candy: Survey
Candy, cards and food top consumers' shopping lists - is your store ready?
Regal acquires Kisko in a cool deal that includes iconic Mr. Freeze brand
This is the second notable acquisition by Regal in recent months.
Gum and mint ready for a fresh start
After a tough couple of years, the gum and mint category is poised for sales to trend upward.
BFY, your new BFF
Innovations in the better-for-you space are shaking up the beverage and confectionery categories, and driving consumers to c-stores.
Mars Canada loves Earth: Chocolate bar to be carbon neutral by 2023
Mars bars are manufactured in Newmarket, Ont.
Regal enters sweet deal to acquire Tosuta International
Both companies are significant players in the convenience and gas channel.
Yumy Bear Candy hires quality assurance expert
Better-for-you candy company gearing up for growth.
Jean-Paul Eleizegui joins Yumy Bear Goods
He is director of sales for the makers of low-sugar plant-based confectionery.
Mars Wrigley appoints Chantal Templeton as general manager for Canada
Templeton most recently served at GM of Mars Wrigley’s ice cream business in the U.S.,
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