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Guittard installs solar panels at California facility

Solar panel system to offset 50 percent of power demand for Fairfield facility.

January 11, 2021

Guittard Chocolate Co. has added solar panels to its facility in Fairfield, California, reaffirming its commitment to reduce its environmental impact through renewable energy, water conservation and waste reduction practices.

See’s Candies reopens candy kitchens in San Francisco, LA

Company also launched Click...Pick.. & Go pickup program.

May 26, 2020

Pat Egan, See’s president and CEO, wrote in a letter to customers that the company worked through “every step in the process” to make sure it was safe to reinitiate production and open its shops.

Confectionery industry professionals complete PMCA chocolate short course

Course held Sept. 18-20 at University of California-Davis.

October 15, 2019

The Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association (PMCA) hosted a chocolate short course at the University of California-Davis last month to increase its presence on the West Coast.

See’s Candies CEO Brad Kinstler retires

Kinstler held the role since 2006.

April 30, 2019

See's Candy announced in November Kinstler would pass the reins to Pat Egan.

Almond Board of California’s 2025 goals

Four goals for 2025 detailed during ISM

April 17, 2019

The Almond Board of California featured its four goals for 2025 during ISM

Sparko Sweets galaxy planet lollipops

Sparko Sweets, Los Angeles.

January 23, 2019

These handcrafted lollipops feature images from the solar system.

Joy Lyn’s Candies destroyed in Northern California’s Camp Fire

Hartley family took over Paradise, Calif.-based business in 2000.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 12, 2018

Paradise, Calif.-based Joy Lyn’s Candies is among the businesses lost in the Camp Fire, now California’s most destructive wildfire.

Chuao Chocolatier aims to spread joy through chocolate

Chef Michael Antonorsi co-founded Chuao Chocolatier in 2002 after winding journey.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 11, 2018

Chef Michael Antonorsi understands that in order to spread joy, you first have to feel it.

Nellson Nutraceutical triples in size through focus on nutrition segment, aggressive acquisition strategy

Nutrition bar maker has roots in confectionery industry.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 10, 2018

Nellson Nutraceutical produces nutrition bars and functional powders for major brands and retailers across the United States and Canada - but it hasn't always been that way.

ECRM Preview: New products slated to be showcased at event

Event kicks off Aug. 26 in Anaheim, Calif. and also will include insights from Larry Levin, of IRI.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 22, 2018

ECRM’s Candy Planning: Everyday & Summer Seasonal EPPS is just the place to find out what treats and trends will be hot over the next year, and Candy Industry can’t wait to see the products debuting at the show!