David Floreani, president of Savage Bros. Co., died Feb. 1, 2011, from complications following surgery related to his treatment for pancreatic cancer. He was 66.    An active member of

Nestlé has acquired a company that specializes in medical research and development, such as a chewing gum for kidney patients.The Vevey, Switzerland-based company announced Wednesday, Feb. 2 that it

Richardson Brands has introduced a new two-color pure cane sugar crystal sticks. The sticks are individually wrapped and are available in four single flavors: citrus, cherry, green apple and melon. The colors fade from one to another from the top to the bottom the crystal candies, which are on stick, similar to a lollipop. 

Shoppers will soon find an iconic chocolate syrup in the candy aisle. Bosco Product Co. is partnering with The PRAIM Group to distribute a line of all-natural chocolate bars tied to Bosco Chocolate Syrup. The 3.5-oz. bars are wrapped in foil and then a paper wrap to invoke a nostalgic feel and will be available to retailers throughout the United States.

In honor of National Popcorn Day, Jan. 19, Popcorn, Indiana created chip’ins, a popcorn chip. Made with 100% all-natural ingredients, chip’ins are gluten-free, air-popped, triangle-shaped chips and come in White Cheddar, Buffalo Wing, Sea Salt and Jalapeño Ranch varieties.

Welch’s will add a twist to its popular Fruit Snacks brand with the launch of Tangy Fruits. The new sweet and tart treat will feature six different burst-in-your-mouth flavors.  

The popular SNICKERS’ “You’re Not You When You’re Hungry” campaign will air a new commercial during Super Bowl XLV.    Starring comedic icons Richard Lewis and Roseanne Barr, the spot

Bazooka Candy welcomes the addition of a healthy snack to its confectionery brand.    The company has announced its acquisition of Sharkies Organic Fruit Chews from Sharkies, Inc. The

The West Coast Fancy Food Show, which was held Jan.15-17 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, featured  80,000 speciality foods and beverages, with more than 1,300 exhibitors from

The largest maker of rock candy, Richardson Brands will consolidate manufacturing to its headquarters’ facility in Canajoharie, N.Y., near Albany, moving production from several plants elsewhere in the United