It’s personal … choosing chocolate, that is. According to a new survey by Lindt Chocolate based in Stratham, N.H., three out of five (61%) Americans choose a chocolate based on
By Deborah Cassell Executive Editor Candy Industry, Retail Confectioner casselld@bnpmedia.com getting fresh: Your bar, your wayWhat were you doing at the ripe-old age of 23? I was an associate editor
WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, has selected Lake Champlain Chocolates to receive its 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards for wedding favors. “We are thrilled to receive this honor,
Cargill's Cocoa & Chocolate business has handed over the first UTZ CERTIFIED premiums to two farmer cooperatives in Cote d'Ivoire. Co-operatives Agricole de Fiedifoue and Coopaga received more than $400,000
Gene Dunkin, a seasoned leader of consumer businesses with more than 15 years of chocolate industry experience at Godiva Chocolatier, has been named CEO of Thompson Brands.While at Godiva, Dunkin
In accordance with the belief that species, habitat and humanity are all interconnected, Endangered Species Chocolate, Indianapolis, is launching its new co-exist line this summer, featuring five flavors of ethically
Morinaga America, Inc., Los Angeles, has created a new Web site (www.hi-chew.com) to introduce America to the candy that’s been the No. 1-selling fruit chew in Japan for more than
By Bernard Pacyniak Editor-in-Chief Candy Industry pacyniakb@bnpmedia.comgetting fresh: Prioritize safety, not stoplightsSlightly more than a week has passed since the PMCA hosted its 64th Production Conference in Hershey, Pa. As
The International Sweets and Biscuits Fair (ISM) celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier this year. And although the global recession darkened the lights somewhat, ISM’s candle power proved that the confectionery segment will continue to burn brightly.
Asher’s Chocolates, Souderton, Pa., has appointed Barton McBride to the position of vice president of sales, national accounts. In this position, McBride will directly the newly created National Accounts division,
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