During this year’s 11th annual European Suppliers Roundtable, representatives from the leading equipment and ingredient suppliers to the global confectionery marketplace wrestled with a host of questions dealing with the economic downturn.

Kinnerton, the leading supplier of licensed children’s novelties and Easter eggs in the UK, prides itself on integrating flexibility and efficiency, despite the natural disparity between those two operational goals.

Despite a struggling global economy, candy makers and buyers gather at ISM to deliver a broad range of confectionery treats that deliver affordable pleasure and indulgence.

Despite a struggling global economy, candy makers and buyers gather at ISM to deliver a broad range of confectionery treats that deliver affordable pleasure and indulgence.

There’s been an awful amount of news crossing my computer screen these days - the emphasis on awful - everything from Salmonella recalls and plant consolidations to bankruptcy rumors and layoffs.

Despite having to keep a close eye on travel costs these first few months of 2009, I’ve been fortunate enough to actually have crossed the “pond” twice...

Home to Germany's oldest chocolate factory, Halloren sees its future growth tied to technological innovation that delivers flexibility and efficiency.

With the acquisition of a former 300,000-sq.-ft. Hershey facility in Oakdale, Calif., Sconza Candy Co. looks to boost both volume and capabilities.

Over the past several  months, particularly during the past presidential campaign, we’ve heard calls for a complete revamp of the way this country approaches food safety.

Over the past several  months, particularly during the past presidential campaign, we’ve heard calls for a complete revamp of the way this country approaches food safety.