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Sixty-two percent of consumers now believe BFY confectionery exists, per the National Confectioners Association. 

That’s right, the category most commonly associated with indulgence is now understood to be not ~always~ bad for you. Dark chocolate and products free from artificial ingredients are top of mind for those in the BFY-candy-know, the NCA report states. 

Häppy Candy is the latest brand to capitalize on that momentum.

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Unilever and McCormick have mapped out their marriage as the proposed $45 billion merger progresses with closing expected in mid-2027.

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Two SoCal Hispanic food companies are coming together. 

Grupo Chilero, the parent company of La Fiesta and Chef Merito, announced the acquisition of Tadin Herb and Tea. 

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Daily Crunch expanded its lineup of sprouted nut snacks with two distinctly different additions, Churro and Mediterranean Medley.

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Here’s a look at leading headlines from around the food industry. Go beyond the headlines with Insiders access.

1. Albertsons Restructures Into Four Regions

2. Peppertux Raises $2.35M to Fuel Retail Expansion

3. Starco Brands Acquires Custom Bakehouse

4. Perfect Snacks Bets on New Formats, Ecommerce as Sales Surge

5. Rebel Must Redesign Pints After $23.8M Van Leeuwen Loss

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This week on the podcast, Monica and Lukas discuss Utz Brands' $2.9 billion acquisition by Germany's Intersnack Group and Sèchey's decision to exit brick-and-mortar retail in favor of a technology platform. The hosts also chat about Final Boss Sour's $4 million funding round and Yerba Madre's leadership transition.

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