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After serving as The Hershey Co.’s chairman and ceo from 1994 to 2001, and as non-executive chairman since November 2007, Kenneth L. Wolfe resigned last month. Wolfe decided to step

Bob Gamgort, global president of Mars Chocolate, has resigned from Mars, Inc., confirmed a Mars spokesperson. He has agreed to consult with the company through the end of 2009. In

By Deborah Cassell Editor Confection & Snack Retailing casselld@bnpmedia.comgetting fresh: Fresh-ward boundNotorious B.I.G. had the right idea: “I’m going, going, back, back, to Cali, Cali …” All winter long here

By Bernard Pacyniak Editor-in-ChiefCandy Industrypacyniakb@bnpmedia.comgetting fresh: The state of sustainabilityI wouldn’t exactly call myself a “greenie.” Yeah, I was a religious user of Chicago’s blue bags and even kept a

By Deborah Cassell Editor Confection & Snack Retailing casselld@bnpmedia.comgetting fresh: Lent ventAs if you couldn’t tell from the onslaught of fish sandwich advertisements (case in point: Wendy’s “limited time only”

By Bernie PacyniakEditor-in-ChiefCandy Industrypacyniakb@bnpmedia.comgetting fresh: How to script a feel-good endingEveryone loves hearing, reading or viewing a good story, particularly when it has a feel-good ending. Take the movie “Slumdog

With the acquisition of a former 300,000-sq.-ft. Hershey facility in Oakdale, Calif., Sconza Candy Co. looks to boost both volume and capabilities.

With organic and dark chocolate confections continually growing, it’s no wonder Joel Schantz, owner of Tree Huggin’ Treats, put it all together.

The Tic Tac brand has added its first completely sugar-free mint to its collection.

Adding to its portfolio of single origin chocolate bars, Amano Artisan Chocolate introduces the Jembrana Single Origin Bar.