The last several days I have been thinking and wondering about our great land and its many business opportunities.

Spangler hiresbrand managerSpangler Candy Co. appointed Mike Rosenblatt as new brand manager on the marketing team in November 2007. Brands Rosenblatt will oversee include Saf-T-Pops, Circus Peanuts and Dum Dum

The Western Candy Conference, which will be held at Loew’s Lake Las Vegas Resort on March 26-30, will include a full line-up of expert speakers who will offer beneficial ideas

Seeking everything from packaging to manufacturing solutions, retail confectioners from across the country convened at the 117th Philadelphia National Candy, Gift and Gourmet Show, held at the Atlantic City Convention

Unwrapping the benefits of an indulgent treat: The outlook for healthy chocolate

Some companies just don’t fit the mold. Morris National, undoubtedly, is one such example of a business that prefers to do things its own way.

St. Louis-based PCI Company has attained the dairy flavor systems business of Givaudan Flavours North America, renamed SensoryFlavors, Inc., which manufactures and supplies dairy flavor systems such as bases and

Spanish confectionery firm Natra announced a 31% rise in sales to 384 million euros and a 41% jump in gross margins.  Natra attributed its increase in profits to the purchase

Charlene H. Binder has recently joined the Hershey Executive Team as Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer.  She will report to David J. West, president and chief executive officer, and

Chr. Hansen and Symrise recently signed an agreement stating that Symrise will obtain a part of Chr. Hansen’s Flavor Division, which includes seasonings (spice blends), savory, sweet and dairy flavor