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Nicolas Cloiseau new La Maison du Chocolat ‘Chef’

Manager of the creation atelier promoted to creative director

April 25, 2012

After 16 years with La Maison du Chocolat, Nicolas Cloiseau has been appointed as “chef” and creative director of the French-based chocolate company.

Lindt USA announces new v.p. of marketing

Marketing director Danielle LaChance promoted

Kawther Albader

April 20, 2012

Premium chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli has promoted from within, and appointed Danielle LaChance as v.p. of marketing for Lindt USA.

Ritter racks up 100 years

A happy centennial anniversary for the world’s favorite chocolate squares

Kawther Albader

April 18, 2012

Red, brown, yellow, or green? That’s code for Ritter Sport’s marzipan, butter biscuit, cornflakes, and whole almond varieties. But whether consumers decide to pick by color or flavor, chances are they won’t be disappointed. Moreover, for the past century, the company’s continued success proves it will have no trouble keeping customers happy for years to come.

Lady Godiva — legend no more?

Godiva Chocolatier recognizes modern-day inspirational women

Kawther Albader

April 18, 2012

Legend has it that a woman once rode around town unclothed and on horseback in protest of unfair taxation imposed by her husband, the Lord of Coventry. To recognize and thank her for her sacrifice, the thankful townspeople stayed indoors to preserve her modesty. Her name was Lady Godiva, and starting April 2012, Godiva Chocolatier is searching for her modern-day equivalents.

William Dean Chocolates featured in 'The Hunger Games'

Unplanned product placement serves as lucky break for the company.

Kawther Albader

April 17, 2012

When William Brown went to see one of the biggest movies of the year, he had no idea he would receive one of the biggest shocks of his life. He had brought along some of his chocolates to give to a friend at the movies, completely unaware that he would be viewing them on the big screen a few minutes later.

Seasonal products up, premium and children launches down

Season-themed chocolate launches increase this Easter season and other holidays

Kawther Albader

April 4, 2012

“Inexpensive Flag Day Chocolates marketed to adults” could be the next big thing — at least if new research from Mintel Food and Drink is to be believed.

Marrying artisan with mainstream

Bernie Pacyniak

April 4, 2012

Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak comments on Fannie May's newest undertaking, FM Artisan by Norman Love.

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Carle & Montanari OPM

April 2, 2012

Carle & Montanari and OPM combined their know-how to create the first Italian group capable of providing complete, turnkey solutions for the processing and packaging of chocolate and confectionery products.

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Barry Callebaut

April 2, 2012

Barry Callebaut is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products.

Chocolate at the Crossroads

Bernie Pacyniak

March 14, 2012

Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak offers his take on a recent presentation by Hans Vriens, the chief innovation officer for Barry Callebaut AG, on “Chocolate of the Future.”