Alison Soley

Healthy snacks on the horizon, says NPD Group

NPD Group says better-for-you, savory, and sweet snacks fast becoming favorites.

June 10, 2015

Junk food is getting a makeover — or at least it should be, in the eyes of the youngest generations.

Barry Callebaut names Antoine de Saint-Affrique as new ceo

Effective Oct. 1, Antoine de Saint-Affrique will take over function from Juergen Steinemann, vice chairman of the board.

Alison Soley

June 10, 2015

Currently president of Unilever Foods and member of Unilever’s Group Executive Committee, Antoine de Saint-Affrique will take on the role of CEO for Barry Callebaut.

Barry Callebaut acquires American Almond Products Co.

Barry Callebaut Group further expands portfolio of speciality/nut-based products.

Alison Soley

June 10, 2015

Barry Callebaut Group, a North American specialty products business, has acquired the assets of American Almond Products Co., Inc.

Just Born wins Community ImPAct Award

Pennsylvania company recognized for contributing to community.

Alison Soley

June 4, 2015

Creators of the beloved Peeps, Mike and Ike, and Hot Tamales, Just Born Quality Confections, has won the Governor’s ImPAct Award.

Hershey’s Int’l President Humberto P. Alfonso to retire

Alfonso’s slated to retire by the end of June.

Alison Soley

June 3, 2015

The Hershey Co.’s, International President Humberto (Bert) P. Alfonso has announced plans to retire by the end of June at the age of 57.

Seattle Chocolate Co. introduces jcoco pop-up store

Fashion meets chocolate with jcoco’s line featured in brick and mortar pop-up store.

Alison Soley

June 3, 2015

It looks like you can finally have it all — chocolate, couture, and home decor.

BBX Capital acquires Droga Chocolates

Move marks BBX’s eighth confectionery acquisition since Jan. 2014.

Alison Soley

June 2, 2015

BBX Sweet Holdings, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BBX Capital Corp., has acquired the assets of Droga Chocolates.

AACT announces 2015 recipient of John Kitt Memorial Scholarship

Kansas State University junior Georgia Tate wins the 2015-2016 scholarship.

Alison Soley

June 2, 2015

Georgia Tate, a Dean’s list student and junior at Kansas State University, has won the 2015-2016 John Kitt Memorial Scholarship put out by the American Association of Candy Technologists (AACT).

Candyality + Skittles wrappers = Sweetest prom ever

Chicago high school student Cristal Garcia teams up with local candy store to create unique prom dress.

Alison Soley

May 29, 2015

Is there a sweeter way to celebrate prom than to make your own dress — out of candy wrappers?

Finally, Ivory Coast chocolate is for locals, too

Cemoi’s new factory brings chocolate production full circle.

Alison Soley

May 29, 2015

Though the Ivory Coast has been the home to a Cemoi factory for 20 years and the world’s largest cocoa producers, local Ivorians have not had much access to the final product until recent years.