A 178% spike in global cocoa prices in 2024 sent shockwaves through the U.S. candy industry, exposing the vulnerability of small retailers just as Halloween—their busiest season—approached.

The timing couldn't have been worse for candy lovers across America. When one of the nation's most beloved online candy retailers suddenly filed for bankruptcy just days before Halloween, it sent ...

What started as a small candy shop has turned into a massive confectionery operation in northern Indiana. Located in Hobart, Indiana, the Albanese factory spans over seven acres and pumps out tons of ...