As owners of the only hard candy manufacturer left in Chicago, once the candy capital of the world, Primrose Candy Co.’s Jeff and Mark Puch recognize their obligation to deliver the highest quality at the best value. It’s a philosophy that fuels their growth and success.

Jerome LandrieuLandrieu to head up Barry Callebaut's Academy in ChicagoBarry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products will open a new Chocolate Academy in Chicago this

Mary WagnerMary Wagner joins Mars BotanicalRockville, Md.-based Mars Botanical has hired Mary Wagner as its general manager and chief technology officer.  Wagner will be responsible for the management of the

Hershey, Mars raise pricesAs the price for cocoa reaches its highest in more than 20 years, confectionery companies are struggling to balance product prices with input costs. First, it was

Yildiz Holdings, the parent company of Turkish biscuit and chocolate conglomerate Ulker Group, has acquired the brand name of British chocolate producer Lovells, reported the World Bulletin. In a statement

Private equity firm Linsalata Capital Partners (LinCap), acquired Boone, N.C.-based Hospitality Mints, Inc. from American Capital, Ltd. Serving more than 10,000 customers in foodservice, retail and ad specialty channels, Hospitality

Canajoharie, N.Y.-based Richardson Brands plans to increase production and therefore, increase job opportunities, says the Daily Gazette in a recent newspaper article. The candy manufacturer currently uses just 12% of

The Belgian Royal Association of the Chocolate, Praline, Biscuits and Sugar Confectionery Industry (CHOPRABISCO) has created labeling guidelines for chocolate manufacturers distributing “Belgian” chocolate, which took effect September 1, Confectionery

Thirteen days shy of his 86th birthday, Neil Murphy died of cancer on August 12. The fourth-generation candymaker known for his bolitas, brittles and pecan Tortugas ran candy operations in

According to an article by Stephen Daniells on foodnavigator.com, researchers have linked chocolate high in flavanols to increased blood flow in the brain. A recent study was performed on 34