Barry Callebaut appoints new president North America The new hire, Natasha Chen, most recently led Ecolab's global healthcare division. Candy Industry Staff August 28, 2024 She succeeds Ben De Schryver, who has decided to leave the company to pursue other opportunities.Read More
NCA on 'Summerween' and Halloween's economic impact The candy industry has already started ramping up for the holiday. Liz Parker Kuhn August 28, 2024 The National Confectioners Association speaks on Halloween trends and the economic impact that the holiday has on the confectionery industry.Read More
Harken Sweets expands retail footprint The brand is making its healthy candy bar more accessible to consumers. Candy Industry Staff August 27, 2024 The brand expands to 1000 more stores, bringing its total doorcount to nearly 5,000 nationwide.Read More
Mount Franklin Foods acquires assets of Stuffed Puffs The acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, is effective immediately. Candy Industry Staff August 27, 2024 Stuffed Puffs will join the Mount Franklin Foods lineup of brands.Read More
Maud Borup named to list of fastest growing companies The company makes the Inc. 5000 list for the second year in a row. Candy Industry Staff August 27, 2024 The Minnesota candy maker has been recognized as a market and entrepreneurial leader.Read More
Hershey on its online-only plus Chocolate World products Certain Hershey products can only be purchased online and at HCW. Liz Parker Kuhn August 26, 2024 Mark Mazik, director of marketing and portfolio management, The Hershey Experience, talks about online-only and Hershey Chocolate World-only candies.Read More
Podcast: See’s Candies on peanut brittles, trends in nut candies Pat Egan, See's president/CEO, chats consumer trends. Liz Parker Kuhn August 26, 2024 Pat Egan, president and CEO, See’s Candies, chats all things nut candies with us, including consumer trends, flavors, and ingredients. Read More
Nestlé taps Lauren Freixe as CEO of Nestlé S.A. Mark Schneider relinquishes his roles as CEO, board member. Liz Parker Kuhn August 22, 2024 The Nestlé board of directors has appointed Laurent Freixe, currently EVP and CEO Zone Latin America (LATAM), as chief executive officer Nestlé S.A., effective September 1.Read More
NITR celebrates launch of Nestlé Sustainably Sourced Cocoa The cocoa line originally launched in April as a travel retail exclusive. Liz Parker Kuhn August 22, 2024 The new travel retail-exclusive range has captured the interest and strong support not only of travel retailers but also of consumers, says the brand.Read More
RMHC rereleases Ronald McDonald House Chocolate Bar Anthony-Thomas Candy Co. will be selling the bar, donating all profits to RMHC. Liz Parker Kuhn August 21, 2024 Anthony-Thomas Chocolates is selling Ronald McDonald House Chocolate Bars in time for back-to-school appreciation gifts and to stock up for Halloween.Read More