Liz Reilly The National Confectioners Association has named a former U.S. Chamber of Commerce executive director, Liz Reilly, as its new v.p. of government affairs. She most recently served as
Cargill has expanded its farmer training program to Cameroon, after having success in Cote d’Ivoire. The company says the program in Cote d’Ivoire has resulted in average yield improvements of
Sweden-based AAK has acquired the Louisville, Ky.- based Golden Foods/Golden Brands as part of its strategy to expand its U.S. operations. AAK, a leading producer of speciality vegetable oils and
Hain Celestial Group Inc., a leading natural and organic products company, is claiming that current front-of-package labeling is still too confusing for consumers.Irwin D. Simon, the company’s president and ceo,
Tangerine, a UK confectionery and popcorn manufacturer, has been acquired by the Blackstone Group. Blackstone, one of the world’s leading investment and advisory firms, has purchased a majority stake in the
Valentine’s Day and Easter treats were the focus of ECRM’s Spring and Summer Confectionery Efficient Program Planning Session held June 12-14 at the Sheraton Hotel in Atlanta, Ga. We offer a look at some of the new products discussed at the event, as well as a chart of the top scanned items.
Brazilians will soon have the chance to break themselves off a piece of that Kit Kat bar. Nestle has announced plans to sell the wafer confectionery snack in the country
Thorntons, a major European chocolate maker, is set to close as many as 180 shops over the next three years. BBC News reports that a minimum of 120 stores will
Mars North America will build a $250-million manufacturing plant iin Topeka, Kan. The new facility will be the first new chocolate site built in the U.S. in 35 years and
The Hershey Co. has introduced a new way to enjoy Hershey’s chocolate – Hershey’s Air Delights. The candies feature a light and airy texture that melts effortlessly in your mouth, the company says. The product is the first aerated chocolate for the company.
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