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Reveling in Cubs karma

Fannie May introduces Cubs confections to celebrate World Series appearance.

October 26, 2016

As one would expect, with the popularity of this year’s team, both products have been top performing items in-store and online, says Dave Taiclet, president of the Gourmet Food Group, 1-800-Flowers. As he points out, Fannie May and the Chicago Cubs are two iconic Chicago brands.

Fannie May approaches online meal-kit market with Apron & Spoon collection

Collection includes bake mixes, hot cocoa, coffee.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 5, 2016

Chicago-based Fannie May has entered the online meal-kit market with its new Apron & Spoon collection.

Confectioners, snack companies experimenting with sweet-and-salty combinations

Mixing complementary sweet and salty flavors helps manufacturers appeal to broader audience.

October 4, 2016

Sweets are, without question, delicions, and everyone needs a snack once in awhile. Put the two together and you have a formidable treat on your hands.

Caramel Trends: The sweet treat brings together nostalgia, innovation

Caramel’s status as a staple of the confectionery industry means constant demand and innovative pairings that create unique flavor combinations.

Abigail Watt

October 21, 2015

“The basic caramel flavor has been a staple of the candy industry since the beginning,” says Charlie Douglass, chocolatier, Harry & David.

Snack trends: Ready-To-Eat, Unique flavors are in

Overall sales are up, as sweet and salty flavor combinations lure consumers.

Alison Soley

September 25, 2015

Overall, sales in the salty snack category grew 4.32 percent over the last year, for a total increase of $21.3 billion in the last 52 weeks ending July 12, 2015, reports IRI, a Chicago-based research firm.

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Thanksgiving fire destroys Fannie May warehouse and distribution facility

Candy maker rallies around the clock to stay on track for holiday orders.

Crystal Lindell

December 4, 2014

On Thanksgiving Day, a fire destroyed Fannie May Fine Chocolates’ warehouse and distribution facility in Maple Heights, Ohio.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM to accept bitcoin for online transactions

Flower and candy company to begin accepting the popular online currency.

Crystal Lindell

August 13, 2014

“As a customer-centric company, we are always looking for new ways to engage with our customers and enhance their shopping experience for all of their celebratory occasions,” says Jim McCann, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM CEO and founder.

1-800-Flowers.com teams with Zipments, offers same-day delivery

Fannie May confections to be shipped in a zip in Chicago and New York City.

Valerie King

January 22, 2014

1-800-Flowers.com is now offering a collection of gourmet products for same-day delivery, thanks to a new partnership with Zipments.

Fannie May Brands names new president

Kevin J. Coen, former Lindt executive, named to the role

Valerie King

January 8, 2014

Coen's big focus will be on wrapping his arms around what makes each brand so special to the consumers and how to leverage that to grow all three brands