Hard and chewy candies were among the Top 10 snacks posting significant growth among children ages 2-17 in a NPD Group survey of kid snacking. Although fresh fruit remained the

It’s personal … choosing chocolate, that is. According to a new survey by Lindt Chocolate based in Stratham, N.H., three out of five (61%) Americans choose a chocolate based on

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, has selected Lake Champlain Chocolates to receive its 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards for wedding favors.   “We are thrilled to receive this honor,

Cargill's Cocoa & Chocolate business has handed over the first UTZ CERTIFIED premiums to two farmer cooperatives in Cote d'Ivoire. Co-operatives Agricole de Fiedifoue and Coopaga received more than $400,000

Gene Dunkin, a seasoned leader of consumer businesses with more than 15 years of chocolate industry experience at Godiva Chocolatier, has been named CEO of Thompson Brands.While at Godiva, Dunkin

In accordance with the belief that species, habitat and humanity are all interconnected, Endangered Species Chocolate, Indianapolis, is launching its new co-exist line this summer, featuring five flavors of ethically

Asher’s Chocolates, Souderton, Pa., has appointed Barton McBride to the position of vice president of sales, national accounts. In this position, McBride will directly the newly created National Accounts division,

It’s personal … choosing chocolate, that is. According to a new survey by Lindt Chocolate based in Stratham, N.H., three out of five (61%) Americans choose a chocolate based on

By Deborah Cassell Executive Editor Candy Industry, Retail Confectioner casselld@bnpmedia.com getting fresh: Your bar, your wayWhat were you doing at the ripe-old age of 23? I was an associate editor

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, has selected Lake Champlain Chocolates to receive its 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards for wedding favors.   “We are thrilled to receive this honor,