Spangler Candy Co., Bryan, Ohio, has announced the results of its 2008 Pop Vote to elect the next new flavor of Dum Dum Pop: Strawberry Shortcake.

Juergen Rausch celebrates winning the European Candy Kettle Club Award with close friends and family.

By Deborah Cassell Editor Confection & Snack Retailing casselld@bnpmedia.com.getting fresh: Gimme gimme moreIn the words of the very wise (ahem) Britney Spears, “Gimme gimme more. I want more.” The former

Cocoa and chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut, a sponsor of the U.S. finals of the World Chocolate Masters competition, announced the winner of the finals to be Chef Lionel Clement. As

In reading this month’s cover feature on Jürgen Rausch, the 2008 recipient of the European Candy Kettle Club award, there’s an anecdote about the chocolatier and chief executive that didn’t make it into the article.

As a child, Anu Koorapati was fascinated by food and intrigued by science. Her strong competency in science, coupled with a desire to solve real world problems, led her to earning a master's degree in food science and nutrition.

(From l. to r.) Biki Khurana, managing director of Plantagenkakao division; Jürgen Rausch, president and ceo; and Burkhard Eckermann, coo, hold various single-origin chocolates from the famed Plantagenschokolade line in

Artisan chocolate maker Norman Love launches BLACK single origin dark chocolates. 

Partnering with frozen yogurt chain Yogen Früz, Big Sky Brands launched all natural Yogen Früz Smoothies candy. Containing probiotic yogurt, pure cane sugar and vitamin C, the candies feature three calories per piece with zero fat. 

Running with the trends, Cosmic Chocolate keeps its chocolates artisan, while adding inclusions to bring additional flavor and texture to the product.