While some markets have remained flat and several of the Global Top 100 Confectioneries have lower sales figures than seen in the past, 2012 still saw several mega-mergers and positive gains by quite a few candy companies.
A bit of salt, caramel and, of course, dark chocolate, makes the trail easier. Salazon Chocolate Co. debuts its Organic Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt & A Touch of Organic Caramel as part of its ongoing partnership with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ACT).
Ford Gum and Machine Co. commemorates its 100-year heritage this year by keeping an eye on the future and remaining attuned to market changes through acquisitions and investments
Unlike the doomsday date (Dec. 21, 2012) posed by the cyclic end of the Mayan calendar that some interpreted as the end of the world, the year 2020 has much more credibility as a valid deadline. In fact, it could very well represent the end of cocoa and chocolate as most consumers know it.
Eleven chocolate companies and 11 confectionery companies were among the 114 companies recently honored during the third annual Good Food Awards Ceremony.
Endangered Species Chocolate has added two new flavors to its 3-oz. natural bar line: dark chocolate sea salt and almond bar; and dark chocolate with cherry bar.