By Bernard PacyniakEditor-in-ChiefCandy Industrypacyniakb@bnpmedia.comgetting fresh: Clips from kölschlandFor those of you who have never been to the International Sweets & Biscuits Fair (ISM), in Cologne, the world’s largest gathering of

Medford, Ore.-based Harry & David Holdings, Inc. announced it has cut approximately 10% of salaried and full-time employees, excluding retail store employees. This reduction in staffing was decided upon after

At the recent Winter Fancy Food Show held in San Francisco, The San Francisco Chocolate Factory launched more than new products - it launched a new name. Now known as

Richard KrauseIn December 2007, an affiliate of American Capital, Ltd. purchased NECCO with intentions to increase the company’s innovation and branding initiatives. These goals have led NECCO to appoint a

By Deborah CassellEditorConfection & Snack Retailingcasselld@bnpmedia.com getting fresh: Recall woesDespite the number of new product samples always floating around BNP Media’s Deerfield, Ill., office – home to 15-plus food, beverage

Frutarom Industries Ltd. announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the assets and business of Oxford Chemicals Ltd. for $12 million. In 2007, Oxford’s sales were around $14 million

Last month, a museum honoring the life and accomplishments of Milton S. Hershey opened in downtown Hershey. The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue, is the first landmark building

The Lone Star State will play host to ECRM’s Winter Confectionery Efficient Program Planning Session, to be held at the Hyatt Regency DFW in Dalls, Feb. 15-19. For details, visit Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing at www.ecrm-online.com.

Confectioners save their most novel product ideas for children. These include inventive flavors, textures and value-added takeaways.

Sugar-free gums with added benefits continue to flourish, thanks to new product innovations.