A group of Senators is asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate so-called “tobacco candy” products. The group, led by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) sent a letter
Left to right: Ken Jarosch, Jarosch Bakery; Lisa Samuels, Kraft Foods; Rick Blommer, Blommer Chocolate; Congressman Robert Dold; Bill Kelley, Jelly Belly; and Tim Schmitt, Deerfield’s Bakery.Photo by Crystal Lindell.
Blommer Chocolate can now boast that it’s helping to create a better life for more than 40,000 cocoa farmers. The Chicago-based company recently reached the benchmark figure for its cocoa
The Hershey Co. has named John P. “J.P.” Bilbrey as its new president and ceo. He’s replacing David J. West who left recently to take the top job at Del Monte
SaviSeeds look like nuts and taste like nuts, but they’re actually seeds with the highest natural concentration of Omega 3 available from nature, making them a great option for peanut-free zones. Each serving contains 8 grams of protein and 20% of the recommended daily intake of fiber. They’re also gluten-free and certified organic.
Long-time confectioner Tom Lagomarcino passed away last Saturday at the age of 95. He, together with his family, ran Lagomarcino’s, which dates back to 1908. The company currently operates two
market as sales should ultimately increase by a dramatic 45% by the end of the year. Overall projections are that the market will grow by 103% between 2010 and
Getting fresh: Retailer whirlwind down SouthGreetings from Atlanta, ya’ll! I’m down in here in the peach tree headquarters covering ECRM’s Spring and Summer Confectionery Event - lots of chocolate bunnies,
Blommer Chocolate soon will triple its capacity at its Campbellford, Ontario plant in Canada iin an effort to meet demand from several large, long-term supply agreements. The company expects to
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