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The nominees, who were selected based on their accomplishments, activities and contributions to the confectionery industry in 2016, include Shawn Askinosie, founder and ceo of Askinosie Chocolate; Sara Clair, director of product development, Brown & Haley; Steve Genzoli, v.p. of quality assurance/research & development, Ghirardelli Chocolate Co.; and Kirkland Vashaw, ceo of Spangler Candy Co.

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) created the All Candy Expo, now known as the Sweets & Snacks Expo, to bring manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers together.

It seemed a pity to conduct the interview indoors. After all, both of us would return to cooler climes: Antoine de Saint-Affrique to Zurich and I to Chicago.

Clasen Quality Coatings, Inc., has changed its name to Clasen Quality Chocolate, Inc. to reflect the Madison, Wis.-based company’s push into the chocolate sector.

The Hershey Company has released the Hershey’s Kisses Kissmas collection for the holiday season. The limited edition, holiday-themed foils will be available in four varieties to get chocolate lovers in the holiday spirit:

Candyking, a pick-and-mix candy supplier in Nordic countries, the UK, Ireland and Poland, announced that ceo Dani Evanoff will take ownership of the company from its current investment fund owner, Accent Equity 2008.

Edible Arrangements, known for creating fresh-cut fruit arrangements for order, has expanded into the boxed chocolate market with its newest brand, Edible Chocolate.