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Atkinson Candy hires Larson as head of sales and marketing

Former Hershey, Nabisco employee joins Atkinson

August 12, 2015

Stan Larson, formerly with Nabisco, Kraft Foods, The Hershey Co. and ConAgra, has joined Atkinson Candy Co. as its v.p. of sales and marketing.

Cargill pays out $19M to cocoa farmers, co-ops

Cargill Cocoa Promise’s premiums for certified sustainable cocoa beans are increasing farmer incomes and supporting farm development, education and healthcare in local communities.

Bernie Pacyniak

August 12, 2015

Cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire, Brazil, Cameroon, Ghana and Indonesia received $19 million in premiums for selling certified cocoa beans in 2014 through Cargill’s Cocoa Promise program.

As Colorado tries to ban “candy” from pot edibles, should we care?

Should the confectionery industry stand with pot-infused candy makers?

Crystal Lindell

August 12, 2015

The thing about marijuana is that it’s infiltrating the candy world whether we like it or not. Which, of course, leads to the multi-million-dollar question, do we like it?

FONA: Caramel’s trending in stores, in restaurants and online

Research reveals top caramel new products, and most popular pairings.

Crystal Lindell

August 12, 2015

Caramel is deliciously hot right now — at least according to a new trends report from FONA.

Hershey, Barry Callebaut partner to help cocoa farmers

Learn to Grow expansion to benefit 8,000 Côte d’Ivoire cocoa farmers.

Alison Soley

August 5, 2015

For many cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire, life is rife with both social and ethical issues.

Bell, Fona, Bosch among Chicago’s best companies to work for

Trio make 2015 Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For list.

Alison Soley

August 5, 2015

This year’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in Chicago includes three confectionery industry supplier companies: Bell Flavors and Fragrances, Fona International, and Bosch

World Cocoa Foundation weighs in on child labor

Tulane survey reveals improvements, but WCF seeks faster progress.

Alison Soley

August 5, 2015

Unfortunately, child labor is still a reality in today’s world.

Chef Alain Roby expands his All Chocolate Kitchen in Geneva, Ill.

World-record holding pastry guru to expand award-winning dessert café.

Alison Soley

August 3, 2015

Alain Roby — the chef known for his All Chocolate Kitchen (A.C.K.) in Geneva, Ill. and his habit of creating giant chocolate statues of famous people — is only getting more popular.