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Pearson’s president talks about Bit-O-Honey acquisition

Keller plans to revitalize the 90-year-old brand.

May 1, 2013

“We have this great portfolio of classic, iconic candy brands and we’re getting good at breathing some new life into brands," Keller says.

Nestlé Crunch Girl Scout Candy Bars wins Product of the Year award

Co-branding effort marks first time scouting organization has licensed its flavors in a candy bar.

Jorona Johnson

March 13, 2013

Nestlé Crunch has announced its Girl Scout candy bars have been named the 2013 Product of the Year (POY) in the candy category by Product of the Year USA.

Nestlé to create new visitor center in 2016

Founder Henri Nestle’s buildings to anchor complex, which will mark company’s 150th anniversary.

Jorona Johnson

February 13, 2013

Not every company can literally trace their origins back to still standing structures, particularly if its history goes back 150 years. To mark that anniversary, which will occur in 2016, Nestlé announced it will build a new visitor center in Vevey, Switzerland.

Nation Pizza and Foods wins Nestlé’s Supplier of the Year

November 30, 2012

Nation Pizza and Foods, the subject of our upcoming December feature articles, was recently selected as Supplier of the Year for contract manufacturing by Nestlé Business Services North America Technical Procurement. The Schaumburg, Ill.-based supplier was selected from more than 130 contract manufacturers to receive the award.

Nestlé names Nation Pizza and Foods 'Supplier of the Year' for contract manufacturing

November 28, 2012

Nation Pizza and Foods, Schaumburg, Ill., recently was selected “Supplier of the Year” for contract manufacturing by Nestlé Business Services North America Technical Procurement.

Sustainability

Will we have enough certified cocoa by 2020?

Blommer: Today, only 5% of cocoa beans are certified. To meet the 2020 deadline, at least 55% is needed.

Bernie Pacyniak

October 17, 2012

Current crop numbers show a two million metric ton gap in the amount of sustainable cocoa needed by 2020 and the amount currently produced.

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Nestlé will find you

Latest promotion locates prize winners with GPS

Crystal Lindell

August 22, 2012

“We’ll find you” offers shoppers a chance to win £10,000 if the candy they buy is one of six candy bars with a GPS tracking device in them.

Nestle USA, Kraft Foods make key appointments

August 9, 2012

Nestle USA says that its U.S. operations will soon be led by its current head of business in the U.K. and Ireland, Paul Grimwood. Grimwood becomes CEO and chairman of Nestle USA in October. In September, Tracey Belcourt will join Kraft Foods as executive vice president, strategy, leading mergers and acquisitions activities for the global snacks company, Mondelez International Inc., and evolving and implementing the company's growth strategy.

Nestlé’s research up in the air

The Glendale, Calif-based manufacturer partners with European Space Agency to study foam in zero gravity, food.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 12, 2012

By using space-age technology, Nestlé hopes to “bubble over” with a new understanding of the function of foam in food

Dennis Witzel receives RCI award

Witzel honored for more than 40 years in the industry

Crystal Lindell

June 27, 2012

Dennis Witzel has been in the chocolate business for more than 40 years, working for Nestlé Chocolate Division, Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate and Linnea's Cake & Candy Supplies. And now, he’s been recognized for his sweet contributions to the confectionery world.