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Bill Guyton, World Cocoa Foundation president, resigns

Guyton to step down Dec. 31, 2015, after 15 years as president.

October 13, 2015

The World Cocoa Foundation Board of Directors has announced the resignation of Bill Guyton, who has served as WCF's president since the foundation was founded in 2000.

Downs, NCA’s president and ceo, discusses industry challenges and trends

John H. Downs, Jr. opens his first Sweets and Snacks Expo

Alison Soley

July 27, 2015

John H. Downs, Jr., president and ceo, National Confectioners Association (NCA), opened this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo with a look at the current state of the industry and its surrounding issues.

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.

Former Maxfield Candy Co. Pres. Rick Harris joins BBX Sweet Holdings

Harris brings over 20 years of food industry experience to BBX Sweet Holdings.

Abigail Watt

February 4, 2015

Harris joins BBX Sweet Holdings with more than 20 years of experience in the food and confectionery industry, most recently as the president of Maxfield Candy Co.

Candyrific President talks Valentine's Day and Easter candy strategies

Rob Auerbach explains why it’s so hard to sell novelty candy on the day of love.

Crystal Lindell

July 10, 2013

“The husband and wives are going to do a $40 box of chocolates and flowers,” explains Rob Auerbach . “We’re going more for the impulse purchase. The ‘I’m going to get my professor in college this, or my neighbor or my friend that. It’s not the heavy-duty romantic.”

Joe Turano becomes president of Turano Baking Co.

February 28, 2013

Effective Jan. 1, Joseph Mariano Turano became president of Turano Baking Co., Berwyn, Ill. More than 50 years ago, his father, Mariano, founded the company. Joe Turano joins the family’s third generation, which is positioned for leadership, to boost the company’s growth, provide guidance and passion and vision to move the company into more innovative areas.