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Elvan celebrates sweet 60th

Turkish candy company turns 60, sets big goal

April 18, 2012

The Turkish confectionery Elvan Food Ind. Co. initially started out as a small, modest pastry shop in a home country that was just 29 years old.

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Over the last several, Petzholdt Heidenauer has focused on optimizing and developing its chocolate processing machines. One example of that effort, the company launched a new, more efficient five-roll refiner.

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.

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April 13, 2012

AAK-USA Inc.’s products are derived from natural and nutritious raw materials and have been developed using a high degree of technology.

Russian Connection

April 13, 2012

This year marked the 20th staging of the Upakovka/Upak Italia show in Moscow. Nearly 20,000 visitors came to view the confectionery and packaging exhibits from 300 companies representing 22 countries.

Life’s a carnival… of confections

Purity, coupled with increased attention to sourcing, are some of the trends prevalent at the 42nd International Sweets & Biscuits Fair in Cologne.

Bernie Pacyniak

April 12, 2012

No matter how gloomy the weather, the economy or even the politics, Carnival season in Cologne brings out the smiles in everyone.

‘Better-for-you’ adds up

With consumers demanding healthier treats, manufacturers find natural inclusions deliver goodness and taste.

Martin Kim

April 12, 2012

Imagine a day when candy no longer carries an “unhealthy” stigma. That future may not be too far off, particularly if those sweets feature almonds, honey, fruits and even probiotics.

High-end hard candy

A more optimistic economic outlook leads candy makers to experiment, even upscale hard candy items.

Martin Kim

April 12, 2012

Hard candy is by definition, well, hard. Lollipops are just for kids and consumers won’t pay for a more expensive sucker. Customization is just a fad.

Baking dreams come true

Pastry chef and chocolatier Sarah Levy does what she loves.

April 12, 2012

Chicago native Sarah Levy has wanted to work with pastries for as long as she can remember — a life-long passion that blossomed into something tangible in 2004.