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.
Melissa Tisoncik The Blommer Chocolate Co. has added three new employees to it’s research and development product development teams. Melissa Tisoncik joined the Chicago team as a production development scientist
The world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate has joined forces with a Latin American company. Barry Callebaut has signed a new long-term outsourcing agreement with Chocolates Turin In
A former chief operation officer of Kane is Able has taken the top spot at Weber Logistics. Harry Drajpuch has been named as the new president and ceo of the
Chocolate Ambassador Alexandre Bourdeaux presents the Callebaut anniversary packaging. Callebaut began celebrating the 100th anniversary of its high-quality chocolate today, although its roots go back even further. Established in 1850
Goody Good Stuff Gummies are made with all-natural colors and flavors. They combine all-natural fruit juices and extracts, which help create a clear consistency. They’re also gluten-free, fat-free, soy-free, meat-free, nut-free, gelatin-free and dairy-free.