(From top, clockwise): Jim Buffardi, cfo, Ferrara Pan Candy Co. in Forest Park, Ill.; Charles Flavelle, chairman of R.C. Purdy Chocolates Ltd. in Vancouver, Canada; Tony Sweet, chairman of Sweet Candy
DeMets has enhanced its signature Turtle by adding hazelnut to the mix. The result is an satisfying change to an old favorite that allows the hazelnut to shine without drastically changing the Turtle’s classic milk chocolate and caramel flavor profile.
Brown & Haley is launching the Roca Nutcracker Holiday Promotion, which includes an online consumer sweepstakes with national and regional prizes. “Holiday Nutcracker performances and Almond Roca buttercrunch fit beautifully
It was 100 years ago that Wrigley started out in a small London office, with an investment of just £2,000. Now, the company sells 725 million packs of gum each
Seattle Chocolates, a Seattle-based chocolatier, plans to open it first retail store Nov. 5. The 20-year-old company, which specializes in all-natural and kosher truffles and truffle bars with a unique
A federal judge has ruled that the case brought by American sugar farmers against corn processors’ allegedly false advertising about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) will move forward. According to
The winning showpiece for the fourth World Chocolate Masters competition, “Warrior,” was sculpted entirely out of chocolate and shows an Aztec warrior seeking cacao in the jungle. The breathtaking creation
The 2011 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) show, held Oct. 1-4 at McCormick Place in Chicago, offered attendees a chance to see the latetest and greatest in new products. Here, Candy Industry takes a look at some of its favorites from the show.
The 2011 National Association of Convenience Store (NACS) Show, held Oct. 1-4 at McCormick Place in Chicago, targets convenience store owners, with displays from confectionery, tobacco and beverage companies, among others. Here, Candy Industry offers a look at the show, by the numbers.
Christmas candy and chocolate Easter bunnies aren’t just for classroom parties and hors d’oeuvres any more. As more consumers reach for single-serving seasonal treats, the big players in the chocolate world are adjusting their offerings and finding new sales avenues in convenience stores.
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