EVP of retail retires after 28 years with Hormel Deanna Brady retires at the end of the fiscal year on Oct. 27. Sammy Bredar August 20, 2024 John Ghingo, former president of Applegate, rejoins Hormel as Deanna Brady's successor.Read More
Dr. Bronner's debuts '75 Years of All-One' report The company's annual impact report highlights its community-minded mission. Liz Parker Kuhn August 20, 2024 The brand’s unique take on a corporate social responsibility report summarizes the company’s philanthropic giving, environmental impact, and other important company developments in 2023. Read More
KM Packaging adds Martin Penney to operations team Penney has 15+ years of experience in retail and order management. Liz Parker Kuhn August 20, 2024 In his new role at KM Packaging, Penney will manage the customer journey from the time an order is placed until it reaches its destination.Read More
Better Sour adds two candy veterans to advisory board The new members join 2023 board members Chris Robb and Mike Schall. Liz Parker Kuhn August 20, 2024 Douglas MacFarlane and Ed Schultz bring their deep expertise in confectionary during a period of continued growth for Better Sour.Read More
Almond Board discusses fruit and nut confections Confectionery is the #1 category for new product introductions with almonds. Liz Parker Kuhn August 19, 2024 A representative from the Almond Board of California talks about what's trending in the fruit and nut confection category.Read More
Béquet Confections adds Jeff Grossman as chief revenue officer The confectionery veteran brings 30 years' experience to the role. Liz Parker Kuhn August 19, 2024 Reporting to the co-presidents of Béquet, Grossman will lead the development and execution of strategic revenue generation.Read More
Podcast: SkinnyDipped on its origins, innovation The brand's founder talks upcoming products, partnership impacts, and more. Liz Parker Kuhn August 19, 2024 Val Griffith, founder/head of innovation, SkinnyDipped, chats with us about the brand's origins, its forms of innovations, and its partnerships.Read More
Dr. Bronner's to exhibit at Newtopia Now 2024 in Denver The brand will highlight its chocolate line achieving Regenerative Organic Certification. Liz Parker Kuhn August 16, 2024 The natural brand will present a panel discussion on growth and demand of regenerative organic certified products on August 26.Read More
IT'SUGAR opens store at Tulsa Premium Outlets The Jenks, OK store has 150 candy bins plus more features. Liz Parker Kuhn August 15, 2024 IT’SUGAR has announced the opening of its new 2,500-square-foot candy store in the Tulsa Premium Outlets in Jenks, Oklahoma.Read More
Kinder Chocolate talks new products, packaging, marketing The brand is approaching its one-year anniversary in the U.S. Liz Parker Kuhn August 13, 2024 We recently connected with Shalini Stansberry, vice president marketing, Kinder Snacking at Ferrero, about the brand's new product launches.Read More