Move over Indiana Jones. The Crystal Skull’s got nothin’ on Professor Sauernoggin and the Landfill of Doom, the latest adventure from the makers of Toxic Waste candy.

In December, Jelly Belly Candy Co., Fairfield, Calif., will launch a national “Where’s Mr. Jelly Belly?” sweepstakes inviting fans to search for the mascot in locations around the world.

Following in the footsteps of other popular boy bands, The Jonas Brothers are one hot ticket - just ask any pre-teen this side of New Jersey, the home of this pop-punk trio. Prior to its summer tour of both the United States and Europe, the three siblings paused for a special performance on behalf of one well-known novelty candy.

What began as Beacon Sweets, a South African confectionery company founded back in 1932, BestSweet, Inc. has a lot to celebrate this year as its Mooresville, N.C., facility marks 20 years of service in the confection and nutraceutical industries.

By Bernard Pacyniak,Editor-in-Chief,Candy IndustryMaintaining sales despite recessionUnless you’ve been living in total isolation, it’s hard not to marvel at the number of new artisanal chocolatiers cropping up these days. Moreover,

Nicknamed the snack food capital of the world, Pennsylvania ranks first in the production of chocolate, potato chips and pretzels, with more than 2,300 food processing and manufacturing companies based in the "Keystone State." 

South Africa’s leading branded food and healthcare company, Tiger Brands Limited, has announced plans to purchase 74.7% of shares of chocolate manufacturer Chococam, located in Cameroon, Nigeria, from Barry Callebaut.

The governments of Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana have released 2008 cocoa farming “certification” reports, which signify a positive step toward the development of cocoa farms in West Africa. “[The reports]

Nestlé has announced plans to invest $15.5 million in equipment upgrades for its Bulgarian production facilities. The new equipment is expected to produce 9,000 tons of the company’s new Kit

Canada’s oldest candy company, Ganong Bros. Ltd., has selected a new president and ceo for the company. Doug Ettinger will be the first top executive hired from outside the family