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Jelly Belly to undertake mystery flavor promotion

The Fairfield, Calif.-based confectioner will launch a sweepstakes for more consumer participation next year.

Alyse Thompson

June 20, 2012

Starting in January 2013, Jelly Belly fans can take a crack at another one of life’s great mysteries.

Hershey launches cocoa sustainability program

The Hershey, Penn.-based confectioner will work with Agroindustrias Unidas de Cacao SA de CV to revitalize cocoa production in Southern Mexico.

Alyse Thompson

June 20, 2012

The Hershey Company, in partnership with cocoa supplier Agroindustrias Unidas de Cacao SA de CV (AMCO), will bring the “food of the gods” back to southern Mexico.

Kettle Awards

Sweet moment for Tony

R. Anthony Sweet, chairman of Salt Lake City-based Sweet Candy Co., became Candy Industry’s 67th annual Kettle Award

Bernie Pacyniak

June 20, 2012

The man who’s lived by the “Golden Rule” personally and professionally, received a payback Wednesday evening, albeit in copper.

Cocoa sustainability dominates discussion at World Cocoa Foundation meeting

Guests, leaders of cocoa-producing countries consider solutions for the future.

June 20, 2012

"Better Cocoa: Driving Transformation & Measuring Success" was the theme of this year’s World Cocoa Foundation’s 21st bi-annual partnership meeting.

Ganong to return as president of Ganong Bros. Ltd.

David Ganong will head the Canadian chocolate company as current president Doug Ettinger leaves to be closer to home.

Alyse Thompson

June 20, 2012

David Ettinger, president and ceo of Ganong Bros. Ltd., is saying “so long” to Ganong’s.

Pease’s partners with Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate for production

The Springfield, Ill.-based chocolatier will move 75% of its production to Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate’s St. Louis plant in August.

Alyse Thompson

June 20, 2012

After 82 years in central Illinois, Pease’s Candy is heading south — but only partially.

Perugina Baci White

This new product adds white chocolate to the classic combination of hazelnut and chocolate

Alyse Thompson

June 18, 2012

The newest product in Perugina's Baci line has a "kiss" of white chocolate.

A scientist in a candy store

Applying sweet science in developing new products for Swiss Colony’s catalogue of treats affirms Michelle Frame’s role as the company’s Willy Wonka.

June 14, 2012

For a candy scientist who already has more than 20 years in the industry ranging from product development to ingredient sales around the world, what could possibly be the highlight of a sweet career?

Rainbow of controversy?

Food colors at forefront of debate, insects create hidden allergens

Kawther Albader

June 14, 2012

M&M’sand Smarties would be virtually unrecognizable without it, and sans this one tiny aspect of candy, you wouldn’t be able to tell what flavor gummy bear or jelly bean you just popped into your mouth.