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Achieving the 'best' caramel by formulation, processing

Adjusting caramel components can help manufacturers meet production, flavor needs.

Randy Hofberger

July 17, 2018

There are many different types and styles of caramel and just as many visions of what is the "best" caramel.

Flavor trends: Bold, bright and better-for-you

More adventurous consumers mean more experimentation for confectioners, flavor technologists.

Bernie Pacyniak

March 14, 2018

It's a wild, wonderful and at times wacky world of flavor fusion, alternative sweetening and exotic experimentation for confectioners and flavor technologists.

New Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate items

Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Co., St. Louis

February 9, 2018

Taking advantage of new depositing equipment, Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Co. has launched new artisan truffles and sea salt caramel balls.

Getting a crash course on caramel

PMCA tutorial illustrates science, technique behind popular ingredient.

Alyse Thompson

November 15, 2017

When Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak asked if I’d be interested in shadowing the caramel portion of a Caramel, Fudge and Toffee course hosted by the Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association (PMCA) at Savage Bros. in Elk Grove, Ill. last week (Nov. 7), I said what any reasonable person would: Absolutely.

Betty Jane Candies earns following from Iowa to Hollywood

Company's confections receive recognition, create base of wholesale customers.

November 8, 2017

When Drew Siegert and his family took over Betty Jane Candies in July 2011, they knew the Dubuque, Iowa-based confectionery retailer had developed a loyal following throughout eastern Iowa.

Betty Jane Candies' Gremlin Snackers

Betty Jane Candies, Dubuque, Iowa.

Alyse Thompson

September 19, 2017

Betty Jane Candies' award-winning Gremlins are now available in snack form.

Ghirardelli Vanilla Caramel Squares

Ghirardelli Chocolate Co., San Leandro, Calif.

Alyse Thompson

September 13, 2017

Ghirardelli’s newest addition to its Square line combines luscious, buttery caramel with a touch of vanilla and smooth milk chocolate.

Caramel gains popularity despite production challenges

Caramel growing as a confection and an ingredient.

Bernie Pacyniak

July 7, 2017

What can go wrong in producing caramel. Just about everything, from atmospheric conditions, temperature controls, heating elements, barometric pressure and more.

Ghirardelli Bourbon Caramel Squares

Ghirardelli Chocolate Co., San Francisco

Alyse Thompson

June 28, 2017

Ghirardelli recently debuted the Dark Chocolate Bourbon Caramel Square, now available at grocery and drug stores nationwide

Little of a lot': Abdallah Candies commits to producing variety of quality chocolates

Fourth-generation family business makes $14-million investment in 100,000-sq.-ft. facility.

April 7, 2017

Steve Hegedus, president and ceo of Abdallah Candies, still gets excited about making quality chocolates, caramels and toffees -- about 200 varieties in total.