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NCSA assumes guardianship of Kettle Awards

The 77th annual awards presentation is set for Tuesday, May 14 in Indianapolis.

Liz Parker Kuhn

February 14, 2024

The NCSA announced today it will now administer the Kettle Awards, an annual recognition for a deserving individual working within the U.S. confectionery industry.

Living legends: roundtable interview with Spangler Candy’s three Kettle Award recipients

The three living Kettle Award recipients from Spangler Candy talk about the confectionery industry and the company’s history.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 30, 2024

The Kettle Award represents the highest recognition an individual working within the U.S. confectionery industry can attain.

Nominees announced for 77th Annual Candy Industry Kettle Awards

Public voting for the nominees will begin soon.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 5, 2024

Each of the nominees for this illustrious award were nominated as determined by the criteria set up for the Kettle Award in 1945.

SLIDESHOW: Kettle Award reception, Union League Club, Chicago

The reception and gala took place on May 23.

July 14, 2023

See a slideshow of photos from the Kettle Awards, May 23 in Chicago, where Candy Industry presented its 2023 Award to Kirk Vashaw, Spangler Candy.

Attending the Sweets & Snacks Expo as a first-timer

Flavor trends and interesting flavor combinations were abundant on the show floor.

Liz Parker Kuhn

May 30, 2023

Candy Industry Senior Editor Liz Parker attended the Sweets & Snacks Expo this year as a first-time attendee.

Kirk Vashaw of Spangler Candy Co. named 2023 Kettle Award recipient

Vashaw became president of Spangler Candy Co. in 2008.

May 24, 2023

The candy company chairman and CEO received the honor during the Sweets & Snacks event in Chicago on May 23.

Kettle Award nominee profile: Douglas R. Dressman, Esther Price Candies

Dressman began his career at EPC in May 1978.

Liz Parker Kuhn

February 7, 2023

Candy Industry interviews Kettle Award Nominee Douglas R. Dressman, president and CEO of Esther Price Candies (EPC), about his history with the company and in the confectionery industry.

Kettle Award nominee profile: Sylvia Buxton, Perfetti Van Melle North America

Buxton is the most senior woman in global leadership at her company.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 19, 2023

Candy Industry interviews Kettle Award Nominee Sylvia Buxton, president and CEO of Spangler Candy Company, about her history with the company and in the confectionery industry.

Kettle Award nominee profile: Kirk Vashaw, Spangler Candy Co.

Vashaw started at Spangler in 2008 as president.

Liz Parker Kuhn

January 17, 2023

Candy Industry interviews Kettle Award Nominee Kirk Vashaw, chairman and CEO of Spangler Candy Company, about his history with the company and in the confectionery industry.