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Candy firm fined after 2 workers fall into vat of chocolate at M&M’s factory
Read full article: Candy firm fined after 2 workers fall into vat of chocolate at M&M’s factoryFederal workplace safety authorities have fined a central Pennsylvania confectionary factory more than $14,500 following an accident last year in which two workers fell into a vat of chocolate.
M&M‘s store opens at Disney Springs
Read full article: M&M‘s store opens at Disney SpringsM&M’s store at Disney Springs (WKMG-TV)The new state-of-the-art location opened next to Splitsville Luxury Lanes and the NBA Experience. “As the premiere shopping, dining and entertainment destination, bringing exceptional experiences to our line-up at Disney Springs is central as we continue to evolve,” said Matt Simon, Vice President, Disney Springs. “Offering the world-famous chocolate combined with the imaginative fun found in the stores, M&M’S at Disney Springs is a perfect addition to our unparalleled mix of offerings.”AdRed and Yellow M&M standing outside M&M’s store at Disney Springs (WKMG-TV)The store is offering exclusive Mickey and Minnie Mouse M&M’s designs and packaging as well as photo-ops with the lovable M&M’s characters outside. AdFull Screen Full Screen 1 / 10 M&M Store at Disney SpringsThe Disney Springs location was originally scheduled to open last year, but the coronavirus pandemic delayed the opening. M&M’s store at Disney Springs (WKMG-TV)The new M&M store is the latest business to have opened at the entertainment and shopping destination in January.
Americans buying more chocolate during coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Americans buying more chocolate during coronavirus pandemicORLANDO, Fla. Forget the freshman 15, many Americans are dealing with the COVID-19.During the pandemic, a go-to comfort food seems to be chocolate. Sales of chocolate have been on the rise since mid-March. During the 17-week period that ended on June 27, people bought $3.7 billion worth of chocolate. Mars Wrigley, which sells brands like M&Ms and Snickers, says online growth has been stronger in recent months. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6s coronavirus newsletter and go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.