Candy Industry reveals 2014 Kettle Award nominees Readers can vote online for the candidate of their choice. December 11, 2013 Three nominees for Candy Industry’s 2014 Kettle Award were selected by the magazine’s Kettle Committee.Read More
ECRM Buyers' Roundtable Candy Industry recently hosted a Buyers' Roundtable discussion at the ECRM show in New Orleans. Crystal Lindell December 11, 2013 Five confectionery buyers from five different candy stores gathered in a small conference room - and once they started talking, they didn't stop.Read More
Max Brenner debuts first flagship Chocolate Bar in Japan Global chocolate brand expands into new market in the fashionable Omotesando Hills neighborhood of Tokyo. Bernie Pacyniak December 11, 2013 As part of its strategic global expansion plan, New York City-based Max Brenner International debuted its first Max Brenner Chocolate Bar in Tokyo’s swanky Omotesando Hills neighborhood last month.Read More
Nestlé joins SAVE FOOD Initiative World’s largest food company becomes 100th industry partner. Bernie Pacyniak December 11, 2013 If even 25 percent of the food lost to waste and spoilage was saved if would be enough to feed those suffering from hunger worldwide.Read More
3 Products win Buyer's Choice at ECRM A gum, a gummy and a chocolate inspired by an ice cream bar take the prize. Crystal Lindell December 11, 2013 Manufacturers supplied 100 samples of their favorite new items and buyers picked these three as their favorite.Read More
Serving up chocolate every which way Candy manufacturers have become creative in providing consumers with a broad range of choices in how they consume their beloved chocolate. Bernie Pacyniak December 11, 2013 Chocolate as a dessert? Perhaps consuming it akin to having a flight of wines? How about bite-sized portions for sharing?Read More
Showering our orphan crop with more love, science There's a pending cocoa deficit. Bernie Pacyniak December 11, 2013 We need to put farmers first and offer some long-term solutions. Read More
Sour candy WARHEADS Sour Dippin’ Pucker Packs Impact Confections, Littleton, Colo. Crystal Lindell December 10, 2013 These dip n’ lick packets are the only sour version on the market.Read More
Hershey targets Malaysia for $250-million plant New facility will support growing consumer demand in Asia. December 10, 2013 The Hershey Co. decided that its largest single investment in Asia to date will be in Malaysia.Read More
Videri Chocolate Factory: ‘Seeing’ a dream come true North Carolina trio open bean-to-bar chocolate factory, providing locals high-end tastings and personalized tours. Bernie Pacyniak December 10, 2013 Sam Ratto didn't know he wanted to be a bean-to-bar chocolatier. Read More