Curtis Vreeland Confectionery Industry SpecialistHealth drives chocolate growthIn an industry that was built -- and continues to rely -- on indulgence, it’s ironic that health/wellness has become chocolate’s driving force.
Wolfgang appoints new execsFamily-owned and operated Wolfgang Candy has named Benjamin McGlaughlin president and ceo of the 87-year-old company. Great grandson of the Wolfgang Candy founders, McGlaughlin went from management
Next Generation Chocolatier Competition to feature salty sweetsOpen to U.S.-based chocolate makers who use artisan production methods, Next Generation Chocolatier is America’s only national chocolate competition.Participants can be established professionals,
No gang, this is not the way I dress at the office. Okay, I do wear Hawaiian shirts occasionally, but I don’t come in with the flashing neon sunglasses. Actually,
The Company: Cadbury, Parsippany, N.J.The Product: Trident Xtra CareThe Hook: Cadbury has developed a gum to protect, strengthen and rebuild tooth enamel. Trident Xtra Care features a form of calcium
The Company: Storck USA, LLP, ChicagoThe Product: Werther’s Caramel ChocolateThe Hook: Storck USA introduces new Werther’s Caramel Chocolates in milk and dark (with 42% cacao) chocolate featuring Werther’s creamy caramel
The Company: Chuao Chocolatier, Carlsbad, Calif.The Product: Solid ChocoPodsThe Hook: After introducing part chocolate bar, part bonbon ChocoPods, Chuao Chocolatier has created solid ChocoPods. But they aren’t just solid; they’re
The Company: Bartons Candy, Allentown, Pa.The Product: NutjobThe Hook: Bartons introduces an everyday snack to appease the biggest sweet tooth. The 2.2-oz. Nutjob bar contains peanut nougat with a layer
The Company: VE2, MiamiThe Product: Energy GumThe Hook: VE2 Energy Gum was created by an emergency room doctor looking for a way to stay alert without having to refrigerate the
The Company: Taste of Nature, Inc., Beverly Hills, Calif.The Product: Hot Tamales and Mike and Ike Cotton CandyThe Hook: One of the leading manufacturers of pre-packaged cotton candy, Taste of
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