First new bite-sized snack flavor in nearly a decade.

Other ranked food, beverage companies include Mondelez and J.M. Smucker.

Offerings from Mondelez, Kellanova and more are available now. 

Whether or not a potential deal is in play remains uncertain.
 

Volker Kuhn previously led Reckitt hygiene business.

Combination would create a global giant in snacks and confections.

Bakeries big and small are angling for a share of the ever-evolving sweet goods category.

Deal brings opportunities to boost share of global packaged cakes and pastries market.

CEO says “temporary cost increase of cocoa will put pressure on our margins.”

PMMI says most contract packagers, manufacturers expect business to grow.