By Deborah Cassell Executive Editor Candy Industry, Retail Confectioner casselld@bnpmedia.com getting fresh: The candy tax canThe night before Illinois’ new tax on candy, soft drinks, toiletries and alcohol went into

Bernard Pacyniak Editor-in-Chief Candy Industry pacyniakb@bnpmedia.com getting fresh: The blame gameThere it was, almost as large as life, a photo of ground beef with a warning label attached to it:

FPSA and its predecessor associations have a long history of delivering the finest trade show events to the food and beverage industry.

Deborah Cassell Executive Editor Candy Industry Retail Confectionercasselld@bnpmedia.com getting fresh: ALDI daysOn my recent visit to one of ALDI’s newest locations in Geneva, Ill. (a western suburb of Chicago) for

Sugar-free gum sales are on the rise, despite the economy, making at least one candy category "recession-proof."

Topical educational seminars, innovative merchandising and display solutions, and creative new exhibitors were among the highlights of the 2009 ALL CANDY EXPO.

Bernard Pacyniak Editor-in-Chief Candy Industry pacyniakb@bnpmedia.com getting fresh: Sustainability's coming, are you ready?Before I get into talking about sustainability, I’d like to clear the air first. Yes, I’ve been known

Healthy confections, global flavors and eco-friendly practices set the tone for the industry, a National Confectioners Association survey forecasts.

Harry Tabel, a long-time employee of Northbrook, Ill.-based Bell Flavors & Fragrances, died June 11, 2009.

Ed Birnn, former cellist and candy maker, died peacefully at his home in Monroe Township, N.J., on the morning of Thursday, June 4. He was 85.