Michael Del Pozzo succeeds the retiring Charles Raup as president.

Once combined, the global food manufacturer projects to have annual revenue of $63 billion-plus.

Teams from the two companies worked together to incorporate some of See’s Candies' most popular pieces.

Research showed flavor innovation can connect brands with consumers.

The companies are creating chocolate and coatings without high intensity sweeteners or sugar alcohols.

The chocolate maker said Howard Schultz will provide valuable insights.

Global deficits are likely to continue supporting high prices.

The new flavor becomes the only filled KISSES candy to be available year-round.