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Tony’s Chocolonely, Albert Heijn, Barry Callebaut form partnership for traceable cocoa

Albert Heijn’s Delicata bars to be made with cocoa from Tony Chocolonely’s cooperatives.

November 29, 2018

Dutch confectionery company Tony’s Chocolonely, retailer Albert Heijn and chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut have partnered to work toward ending child labor and modern slavery in the chocolate industry.

How inspection systems help candy makers get the most out of production

New product offerings, package formats present challenges that may require upgraded inspection systems.

Robert Rogers

November 28, 2018

The confectionery sector presents multiple quality control challenges to manufacturers, and product inspection systems ensure that only items in perfect condition reach the retail supply chain.

Peterbrooke Chocolatier opens shop in Palm Beach ahead of holiday season

Grand opening marked with free popcorn, chocolate samples for visitors.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 27, 2018

Peterbrooke Chocolatier has opened a new specialty retail shop on South Country Road in Palm Beach, Fla., just ahead of the holiday gifting season.

Report: More than half of food gifting occurs during holiday season

Packaged Facts survey reveals almost 30 percent of shoppers buy food gifts for themselves.

November 27, 2018

Market research firm Packaged Facts estimates 54 percent of those who purchased food gifts for others in the last year have done so for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

Bühler North America names Andy Sharpe new president, ceo

Sharpe succeeds René Steiner, who will retire after 50 years with the company.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 27, 2018

Andy Sharpe will take the company’s helm Jan. 1. He succeeds René Steiner, who will retire after a 50-year career at Bühler.

NRF: 2018 holiday spending expected to surpass $717B

Shoppers expected to spend $1,007 on average this season.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 27, 2018

Shoppers may dream of a white Christmas, but this holiday season will have retailers seeing green — and lots of it, according to new data from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insight & Analytics.

Things Editor Crystal Lindell is thankful for in the candy industry this year

A softball player on bubble gum, support for Joy Lyn’s Candies and continued focus on sustainable cocoa.

Crystal Lindell

November 20, 2018

This Thanksgiving there’s a lot to be thankful for — especially in the candy industry. Here are three things that Editor Crystal Lindell is especially grateful for this year.

Ownership of Pearson’s Candy Co. returns to Minnesota

Minneapolis-based Spell Capital Partners acquires company from Connecticut-based Brynwood Partners.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 20, 2018

Ownership of St. Paul-based Pearson’s Candy Co. has returned to Minnesota after Minneapolis-based Spell Capital Partners acquired the company from Connecticut’s Brynwood Partners.