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Acquisition

Chocolat Frey AG acquires SweetWorks, expands into North America

Swiss chocolate maker hopes to strengthen presence in U.S., Canada.

Crystal Lindell

April 9, 2014

Chocolat Frey is hoping to strengthen its market presence in the United States and Canada.

IT'SUGAR

IT’SUGAR to open its first Idaho store

The 1,570 sq.-ft. location is slated to open April 16.

Crystal Lindell

April 9, 2014

“Everyone needs a place where they can let loose and indulge,” says Jeff Rubin, founder of IT’SUGAR. “I am so excited to bring my love of candy to such a gem of a state!”

Mars

Betting on the nation’s bread basket: Why Mars chose Topeka for its first new plant in 35 years

Find out what convinced the chocolate maker to build in the nation's heartland.

Bernie Pacyniak

April 2, 2014

It’s not often that one gets to visit a spanking new confectionery manufacturing plant in the United States.

Hershey targets Malaysia for $250-million plant

New facility will support growing consumer demand in Asia.

December 10, 2013

The Hershey Co. decided that its largest single investment in Asia to date will be in Malaysia.

Nassau Candy: Being Different is the Difference

A major factory expansion and the addition of next-generation management underscores the company’s continuing dynamism and growth.

James Echeandia

December 9, 2013

Right from the start, Nasau Candy sought differentiation. When the family bought Nassau Candy (then, a candy and tobacca distributor) in 1984, one of the first things they did was discontinue selling cigarettes.

Madecasse Toasted Coconut Bar

Madecasse, Brooklyn, N.Y.|

Bernie Pacyniak

November 27, 2013

Toasted Coconut features a 70 percent cocoa dark chocolate bar base.

Good Food Awards finalists announced

13 chocolate companies, 26 confectioners make the cut

Crystal Lindell

November 20, 2013

100 Good Food Award Winners will be announced Jan. 16, 2014, at a gala in San Francisco.

Candy Factory: Full circle for Hollywood’s candy maker to the stars

Creativity and flexibility keep celebrities, caterers and consumers coming back to the Candy Factory for their confectionery fix.

Bernie Pacyniak

November 18, 2013

The next big idea. That's what Frank Sheftel thought he had back in 1984 when the Summer Olympics came to town.

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.