Dan Abel’s parents, Dan Sr. and Rosalie, founded Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Co. in St. Louis back in 1981, shortly before a friendly competitor, Mavrakos, was sold to Archibald Candy Co.
Just outside Hamburg in Elmshorn, Germany, Walter Wiebold continues his father’s legacy in a city that once thrived with cocoa and chocolate manufacturers. Today, Wiebold Confiserie offers its distinctive truffles, chocolates and marzipan products to Germany, England and European Union countries.
It’s rare to find candy shops that can boast of three generations of candymaking. Travel to Gateway, Ark., and Martin Greer will gladly tell you about his family history while showcasing his line of top-notch treats.
Mars Snackfood US’s Chicago facility celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, reinforcing Frank Mars’ vision of a plant that is a “model of beauty and efficiency.”
In establishing the first Jacques Torres Chocolate retail store “outside New York City,” locating it in Traverse City, Mich., Kris Kruid continues to trail-blaze within the confectionery sector.
As one of the world’s largest cocoa and chocolate manufacturers, ADM markets its products under a variety of well-know brands - Ambrosia, De Zaan and Merckens - all of which are familiar to a host of manufacturers in the candy, baked goods, cereals, dairy products, snacks and beverage industries.
Marshmallow manufacturer Doumak looks to inject some excitement into a squishy product, which doubles as a baking ingredient and a confectionery treat.
Tootsie Roll’s Melvin Gordon joins his wife, Ellen, as a Kettle Award recipient, making the two executives the first husband-and-wife team to earn that honor.
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