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“One of the things that’s the most difficult about the private investment business is that you have to let go of the things that mean the most to you,” says Hendrik J. Hartong III, senior managing partner at Brynwood Partners.

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

Described as combination of “MTV meets Willy Wonka,” Las Vegas-based Sugar Factory will open a new 8,000-sq.-ft. brasserie and retail store near Chicago’s O’Hare Airport.

The company’s new space at 1628 Fatherland St. in Nashville, Tenn., is a renovated 19th century grocery store in East Nashville.

Things have gotten a little tense between Barry Callebaut and Petra Foods.

Every three years, packaging and processing professionals gather in Dusseldorf, Germany to discover the latest innovations.

The Hershey Co. plans to work with its suppliers to achieve 100 percent traceable and sustainably sourced palm oil by the end of 2014.

The additional capacity will meet growing demand for chocolate in confectionary, bakery, dairy and artisanal applications from European customers.

From a historic tour of Pennsylvania to hosting RCI's 93rd annual convention, and touring 7 companies in Buffalo, N.Y., it's been a great year!

An estimated 360 confectionery exhibitors are expected at the 2014 Interpack, in Dusseldorf, Germany.