Elaine Gonzalez, master chocolatier emerita and ambassador for Cargill's Peter's chocolate brand, is retiring after making her final appearance at the RCI Annual National Convention and Industry Exposition, June 21-25

By Bernard PacyniakEditor-in-ChiefCandy Industrypacyniakb@bnpmedia.com getting fresh: Chocolate pleasures for a noble causeIt’s hard not to like Bill Copeland, president of www.aspecialtybox.com. Smiley and gregarious, he has a curiosity and passion

Lindt USA christens new cocoa roasting facility Lindt & Sprüngli Group Chairman and CEO Ernst Tanner (left) and Lindt USA President and CEO Thomas Linemayr do the ceremonial ribbon-cutting at

Sweet Candy hires Greg Cater to lead business development Salt Lake City-based Sweet Candy Co. has appointed Greg Cater v.p. of business development. He will be responsible for continued brand

Mass supercenters, e-commerce to dominate retailing, Nielsen says   When it comes to the future of retailing, stop, look and look again, advises The Nielsen Co. At its Consumer 360

Hershey to invest at least $250 million in plant, facilities upgrades In a move designed “to create an advantaged supply chain and competitive cost structure,” The Hershey Company has unveiled

By Deborah Cassell Executive Editor Candy Industry Retail Confectioner casselld@bnpmedia.com getting fresh: Move over Hogwarts, here comes Hershey'sForget those new thrill rides at Kennywood, Carowinds and Kings Dominion. Nevermind the

WARHEADS brand sour candies is sponsoring the St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s second annual design contest for its 2011 t-shirts. The competition began June 7 and ends Aug. 15 at midnight

American Idol Season 9 winner Lee DeWyze and runner-up Crystal Bowersox perform inside a giant M&M’S Pretzel stage. American Idol Season 9 winner Lee DeWyze and runner-up Crystal Bowersox perform

A new book from confectionery retailer Dylan Lauren pays tribute to candy and encourages readers to discover its magic.“DYLAN’S CANDY BAR: Unwrap Your Sweet Life” features four-color, pop art-inspired