Kraft Foods of Northfield, Ill., today announced that it has signed an agreement to sell Cadbury's Kandia-Excelent chocolate, soft cake and sugar confectionery business in Romania to Oryxa Capital, an

By Bernard Pacyniak Editor-in-Chief Candy Industry pacyniakb@bnpmedia.com getting fresh: Doom for food dyes?Don’t know if you’ve had a chance to catch one of the more recent missives from the Center

Seattle Luxury Chocolate Salon set for July 11 Chocolate lovers, buyers and fanatics in the Northwest will have an opportunity to experience the finest artisan, gourmet and premium chocolates at

Bio-based gummies launch Goody Good Stuff, a United Kingdom-based company that produces gummies made only of all- natural ingredients and a revolutionary, plant-derived bio-gum that alleviates the need for meat-based

Global confectionery acquisitions pick up steam Two significant players in the confectionery global marketplace, Lotte Group and Grupo Bimbo, added to their stable of brands with acquisitions during the past

By Deborah CassellExecutive Editor Candy Industry Retail Confectioner casselld@bnpmedia.com getting fresh: Under pressure? Eat chocolate.An apple a day won’t keep the doctor away, but a chunk of chocolate just might.

Consumers still wary about economic outlook, NPD reports It appears that a thriftier consumer may be emerging from the recession, according to The NPD Group. A new report by the

Consumers still wary about economic outlook, NPD reports It appears that a thriftier consumer may be emerging from the recession, according to The NPD Group. A new report by the

Bubble Chocolate expands distribution into NYC Bubble Chocolate, a new all-natural brand that delivers aerated chocolate to North America, has announced that Duane Reade, the largest drug store chain in

Elaine Gonzalez, master chocolatier emerita and ambassador for Cargill's Peter's chocolate brand, is retiring after making her final appearance at the RCI Annual National Convention and Industry Exposition, June 21-25