Designed to accommodate growth for the next 50 years, the $270 million, 500,000-sq.-ft. plant incorporates sustainable design and engineering elements.
The 44th International Sweets and Biscuits (ISM) Fair in Cologne continues to deliver attendees a host of confectionery options to satisfy the world’s sweet tooth.
Flexitarian. White chocolate. Ethical marketing. Retro. The four S’s (Snacking, sharing, simplicity, sustainability). Technology. Those are just some of the buzz words and trends from this year’s International Sweets and Biscuit (ISM) Fair in Cologne, Germany.
A million-dollar investment, coupled with several licensing and contract manufacturing initiatives, has triggered a sales surge for the Florida manufacturer.
Grimaldi is probably the bestknown
and accomplished enrober of
potato chips, having staked its claim to
this sweet and savory item long before
sweet and savory became a national craze.
In building his own confectionery operation, Love has steadfastly held true to his philosophy of creating confections that reflect uncompromising quality, and eyecatching aesthetics.
"Americans love to eat with their
eyes," Love says. "I started my career as a
pastry chef, that’s been my life. However,
my passion is chocolate. So when
it comes to designing new flavors, line
extensions, I always think about them as
desserts."
The packaging of each vegan flavor of Rescue Chocolate sheds light on a different aspect of the
current pet “overpopulation” epidemic. For example, Pick Me! Pepper highlights the advantages of choosing pets from animal shelters instead of breeders or pet stores.