Last month, making my rounds at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, I had the opportunity to sit down with Marty Thompson, president and ceo of Chirardelli Chocolate Co., and chat about his “Career Day” participation at Montini Catholic High School in Lombard.
Everyone’s heard the complaint about too many me-too products being introduced into the marketplace. One of the main reasons for this lack of creativity stems from the fact that being innovative truly requires extensive use of the right brain as well as having a penchant for risk-taking.
When Carle & Montanari-OPM (CM-OPM) held an open house for customers at the company’s Rozzano, Italy facility earlier this spring, visitors had the opportunity to see the first Italian production hub for the chocolate and confectionery world.
Building on the successful launch of its individually wrapped chocolates and large bars two years ago, Godiva Chocolatier expands the accessibility and share-ability of its product line.
Most child-rearing experts agree sharing doesn’t come naturally to kids; that youngsters are not mature enough to grasp the concept, much less comprehend the joys connected with the selfless practice.
What happens when you pair the bold and powerful wines of the Tuscany region — specially, the Sangiovese Grosso Brunello grape variety — with a chocolate rose — specifically a Rose of the Dolomite that features a hazelnut cream, fine roasted hazelnut pieces and dark chocolate petals?
Fannie May’s alliance with Norman Love brings ultra-premium confections to its clientele while simultaneously broadening its offerings and competencies.
When Norman Love first met Dave Taiclet and Terry Mitchell from 1-800-FLOWERS.COM and Fannie May Confections Brands, respectively, three years ago, he was adamant about one thing.
When I first started working for Candy Industry more than a decade ago, my knowledge about the industry was at best rudimentary. It was also unbiased. Hence, when the first headlines about child labor began to surface, I did what every good journalist should: research the hell out of the topic.