Gary A. Ricco Mount Franklin Foods, parent company of Sunrise Confections and Azar Nut, has a new leader.Gary A. Ricco will be the new president and ceo of the El

R.M. Palmer has made some changes to its management team. Mark E. Schlott was promoted to executive vice president of operations/coo, and Stephen J. Terronie was promoted to executive vice

U.S. chocolate maker Amano Artisian Chocolate has taken top honors at the 2011 Academy of Chocolate Awards in London - the second time the American company has been selected for

Michael Geraghty has been named as the new general manager for food colors at Sensient. He will oversee strategic planning, marketing, sales and day-to-day operations for U.S. Food Colors. “I

Mars has reformulated its classic light and fluffy 3 Musketeers Bar, and it now is a richer chocolate experience. The new bar is still 45% less fat than a regular candy bar, but it increases the chocolate appeal for consumers.

David J. West John P. “J.P.” Bilbrey The Hershey Co.’s ceo, David J. West, is leaving to take the top job at Del Monte Foods Co.John P. “J.P.” Bilbrey, executive

Novel acts: Sometimes it takes a novel concept to stand out. These treats aren’t your typical sweet stars, but that’s what makes them perfectly ready to take center stage.

For the first time, retailers can now merchandise Original Gourmet Food Co.’s full assortment of 25 flavors all on one floor display.

Indulgences: These treats standout so much that they just couldn’t be squeezed into a specific category. Their unique qualities make them prime to become superstars though.

Chocolate delights: These sweet treats’ target audience is the chocoholic in all of us. From candy bars to gourmet sweets, all of the products promise to nail their audition with chocolate lovers.