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Rising cocoa demand prompts turn to cocoa butter alternatives

Compounds made with replacements for cocoa butter, uses not dictated by Chocolate Standard of Identity.

October 19, 2016

When it comes to candy, versatility is a big bonus. That's one of the reasons compound coatings can be popular -- they can be used in a variety of application forms.

K'ul Chocolate founder Peter Kelsey keeps his cool

Farm-to-bar chocolatier uses dark chocolate, energy-supplying ingredients to encourage view that chocolate is food.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 19, 2016

After two years of education and experimentation, Kelsey launched K'ul Chocolate in Minneapolis' Seward neighborhood.

Ethel M to host grand reopening for Nevada-based factory store

Celebration set for Oct. 28.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 19, 2016

Ethel M Chocolates, the premium division of Mars, Inc., is ready to celebrate. The company has wrapped up a three-month, multimillion-dollar renovation of its Henderson, Nev.-based factory store.

Food colors market to reach $3.75 billion by 2022

Greater demand for natural colors, dyes fuels growth.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 19, 2016

The global food colors market is expected to hit $3.75 billion in 2022, according to a new report by India-based market research firm Markets and Markets.

Topps appoints Michael Brandstaedter as ceo

Veteran candy and snack executive expanded confectionery business for company.

Olivia Zyszczynski

October 19, 2016

The Topps Co., Inc., a manufacturer of gum, sports cards and entertainment products has announced that Michael Brandstaedter is being promoted to ceo.

BEASTMODE Chocolate Bars

Seattle Chocolate Co., Seattle.

Olivia Zyszczynski

October 19, 2016

Former NFL star Marshawn Lynch is launching BEASTMODE chocolate bars in partnership with IT’SUGAR. Created by Lynch and Seattle Chocolate Co., the bars come in three flavors that pack a serious crunch: Mint Kookie N’ Milk, S’mores Bar N’ Milk and P-Nut Butter Pretzel Bar.

Palmer holiday collection

R.M. Palmer Co., Reading, Pa.

October 19, 2016

R.M. Palmer Co. has launched four new items for the holiday season.

SweeTARTS College Gummies

Nestle USA, Inc., Glendale, Calif.

October 19, 2016

Just in time for college football season, SweeTARTS has launched a limited-edition line of gummies inspired by the mascots of five major universities.