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Products we’re excited to see at the ECRM Christmas & Halloween show!

Candy planning event set for Feb. 18-21 at Hilton Chicago.

February 14, 2018

Though we’re celebrating love today with chocolate and candy hearts, it’s not too early to start thinking about Halloween and Christmas.

Barry Callebaut and FlavaNaturals partner to produce high-flavanol chocolate

FlavaBars to hit stores spring 2018.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 14, 2018

Swiss chocolate and cocoa producer Barry Callebaut Group and FlavaNaturals have joined forces to produce high-flavanol chocolate in the U.S.

Sweet Valentine’s Day spending: American consumers expected to drop $19.6 billion

Shoppers to spend $1.8 billion on candy.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 14, 2018

Valentine’s Day spending is expected to look extra rosy, according to a survey sponsored by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.

Upgrading Valentine’s Day

More consumers seeking better-for-you chocolate on Valentine's Day.

Bernie Pacyniak

February 14, 2018

Calling all chocolate makers: Make sure you have enough premium and “better-for-you” chocolate on hand today for all those “Last-Minute Louies.”

Creating a lexicon for communicating chocolate flavor

Barry Callebaut introduces collection of terms, definitions as basis for potential set of standards.

Clay Gordon

February 14, 2018

At ISM in Cologne on Jan. 28, Barry Callebaut hosted a pre-publication launch event for "Hidden Persuaders in Cocoa and Chocolate: A Flavor Lexicon for Cocoa and Chocolate Sensory Professionals." As someone who has been interested in the topic professionally for nearly two decades, I was happy to accept the invitation to the launch.

The changing retail landscape

Retailers seeking success must balance online capabilities with high-quality, in-store experiences.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 13, 2018

A push for speed and convenience continues to shape how retailers operate, but being able to leverage online capabilities against the experiences they can offer customers at brick-and-mortar locations will spell success for retailers.

Sölen's product variety demands packaging flexibility from Schubert Flowmodul

Turkish confectionery specialists relies on Schubert's flow-wrapping technology

February 13, 2018

Over the last five years, Sölen has ordered 24 packaging machines from Crailsheim, Germany, where Schubert's headquarters are based.

Hershey Valentine’s Day products

The Hershey Co., Hershey, Pa.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 12, 2018

This Valentine’s Day, The Hershey Co. wants to help consumers share the love with the special people in their lives with innovations and seasonal favorites from its iconic brands.

Valentine’s Day gift set

Fruition Chocolate, Shokan, N.Y.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 12, 2018

In honor of its recent victories at the 2018 Good Food Awards, Fruition Chocolate has introduced a three-bar Valentine’s Day gift set highlighting their winning offerings.