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Curtis Vreeland

Curtis Vreeland, president of Vreeland & Associates, specializes in confectionery market research. He has been spotting trends in the premium confectionery for Candy Industry Magazine for many years. He can be reached at cvreeland@vreelandassociates.com.

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Spirited, smokey, and fiery: 5 Top trends at 2014 Summer Fancy Food Show

Award winners set the tone for high-end, exotic ingredient combinations.

Curtis Vreeland

July 2, 2014

According to the show’s organizers, the Specialty Food Association (SFA), this year’s show was the largest ever

Snack bar trends: Sweet, segmented, sustenance

Snack bar consumers demand healthier, more functional options.

Valerie King

Curtis Vreeland

March 14, 2014

Serving a society that’s increasingly obsessed with ingredients has led the snack bar industry to embrace more healthful, functional products for unique subgroups.

Four cacao trees named in FCIA’s Heirloom Cacao Preservation Initiative

The four grand cru quality cacaos epitomize chocolate's varietal wine status potential.

Curtis Vreeland

February 19, 2014

The trees represent the first step in the Initiative’s goal of identifying and preserving the finest cacaos in the world. The trees were selected from applications submitted by growers in Bolivia, Ecuador and United States (Hawaii).

International Chocolate Awards calls for 2014 contestants

Dates set for European, America competitions.

Curtis Vreeland

February 5, 2014

The three-year-old competition awards metals in four product categories including: Plain/origin bars, flavored bars, filled chocolates and spreads.

Bryan Graham, Winner in the Chocolate and Confections category

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2014 Good Food Award winners announced

Awards honor 24 craft chocolate makers and confectioners who 'do the right thing'

Valerie King

Curtis Vreeland

January 20, 2014

Unlike previous years, when pursuits centered on financial return, this year’s winners expanded their efforts to include community growth.

International Chocolate Competition announces 2013 Americas semi-finalists

Twenty-four winners will compete at finals in London.

Curtis Vreeland

October 9, 2013

“I am very proud of the effort; in terms of the venue, quality of judges, the quality of product, the breadth of styles and regions,” says Maricel Presilla, organizer and judge.

13 Amazing Candy Companies from the Summer Fancy Food Show!

From Chocolat Moderne to The Tea Room Chocolate Co. and the Seattle Chocolate Co., plus many others, chocolatiers showed off their most creative treats.

Curtis Vreeland

September 20, 2013

Show highlights packaging with a feminine mystique, beverage industry-inspired flavors, “contemporized” brand campaigns and “noncommittal” snacking options.

Hipster Sweets: Six Brooklyn chocolate artisans we love

Six Brooklyn chocolate makers show us their sweet side.

Curtis Vreeland Leah Bhabha

June 26, 2013

Our Brooklyn survey includes six hipster Brooklyn chocolate makers with regional to international reputations. They range in experience from the one-step-removed from the apartment kitchen level production, to having established Food Network star power.

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