In making your plans for future holiday sales, be sure to include these innovations for sweet fall and winter celebrations such as Halloween and Christmas 2010, and Valentine's Day 2011. 

By Deborah Cassell Executive Editor Candy IndustryRetail Confectioner casselld@bnpmedia.com getting fresh: Moody foodies, Derby day desiresWhen you’re in a bad mood, do you reach for chocolate? If so, you’re not

By Bernard Pacyniak Editor-in-Chief Candy Industry pacyniakb@bnpmedia.com getting fresh: Headline huntingIt was a busy news week, and it’s only halfway over. Anyway, I’d like to share some thoughts on a

By Deborah Cassell,Executive Editor Candy Industry, Retail Confectioner casselld@bnpmedia.com getting fresh: A trivial pursuit of candyOne of the first short stories I ever wrote begged the question: Why does the

By Bernard Pacyniak Editor-in-Chief Candy Industry pacyniakb@bnpmedia.com getting fresh: Shawn Askinosie: an activist and an artisanI hadn’t been to visit my brother in Springfield, Mo., for a number of years.

By Deborah CassellExecutive Editor Candy Industry, Retail Confectioner casselld@bnpmedia.com getting fresh: The Easter candy comethFor candy addicts (and confectionery retailers), it’s one of the most wonderful times of the year.

With cocoa prices being pressured by speculators as well as industry concerns about consumption and harvests, Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate’s Martijn Bron and Piet van Amelrooij hit the road, presenting cocoa market updates and potential crop scenarios to Cargill customers at 15 different sites across the United States and Canada.

Forward-thinking breath freshener brands combine inviting packaging concepts with innovative flavor profiles at affordable price points to meet the impulse desires of mobile Americans.

By Bernard Pacyniak Editor-in-Chief Candy Industry pacyniakb@bnpmedia.com getting fresh: Speaking of healthierAs I opened the Chicago Tribune this morning, there were a slew of headlines that caught my eye. First,