More exhibitors. More exhibit space. More solutions. Even a larger confectionery pavilion. This year’s PMMI’s PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2011, which will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center

Charlie Bowlus Charlie Bowlus was not your stereotypical ceo.Maria DiFranco, who worked for him while he led the Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing (ECRM), remembers finding that out rather quickly the

The Coalition for Sugar Reform has launched a new website, www.SugarReform.org. The group, comprised of food manufacturers, consumer advocates and business organizations, aims to educate members of Congress and the

New to Kashi’s TLC portfolio is Peanutty Dark Chocolate Layered granola bars. Made with Kashi’s signuature blend of seven whole grains, each bar starts with a chewy granola base made with peanut butter and peanut chunks

Ghirardelli Chocolate Co.’s Intense Dark line of chocolates pairs up with a broad range of wines as the company’s chocolatier and wine expert, Kevin Tamaki, and Candy Industry’s staff reveal.

Only 16 at the time, Pierson Clair made his first batch of chocolate for the Blommer Chocolate Co. in Los Angeles in 1964. It was the beginning of a long love affair with chocolate and candymaking.

(From left) Beth Nielsen, Craig Nielsen, Matt Nielsen, Camilla Nielsen and Eric Nielsen attend the ground breaking ceremony for the Nielsen-Massey Vanillas expansion project. Photo provided. Specialty food company Nielsen-Massey

MPower Energy Tabs G1 Enterpriese LLC, Scottsdale, Ariz. www.mpowerenergytabs.com(888) 353-6225MPower Energy Tabs are just the latest candy to capitalize on the energy craze. The chewable tabs, which dissolve in your mouth,

Kim Swisher Caitlin Harvey Blommer Chocolate Co. has hired on two new research and development technologists to work on product development - Kim Swisher and Caitlin Harvey. Both joined the

The 2012 Sweets & Snacks Expo now is scheduled for May 8-10, two weeks earlier than originally expected.The change was needed to avoid a conflict with G8 Summit activities, says