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Candara gets its own brand with the iBar

Melissa Thibeault, Candara’s controller, details what it’s like to bring a chocolate bar from conception to market.

April 21, 2016

The iBar is Melissa Thibeault’s baby. The Candara controller has been working on the fruit and chocolate bar since 2012.

Quebec’s Chocolate Scene

In-depth profiles from Candara, Laura Secord, ChocoStyle Int’l and Morris National provide insight into the confectionery scene in this French-Canadian province.

Crystal Lindell

April 21, 2016

Candy Industry Magazine recently coordinated a trip to the province with help from Virgilio Rubini, president of ChocoStyle Int’l. While there we also got the chance to visit Laura Secord, Candara, and Morris National’s gift basket business.

Morris National’s Gift Basket strategy

Lorraine Koshman, the company's gift basket guru, shares the secret to creating the perfect collections of sweets and treats for the holidays.

Crystal Lindell

April 21, 2016

Lorraine Koshman doesn’t get much sleep at night. The Morris National v. p. is in charge of the company’s Canadian gift basket division and her mind is always coming up with new ideas.

Laura Secord comes home to Canada

Five years after bringing Laura Secord back to a Canadian-owned company, CEO Jean Leclerc talks about how his family’s company is working to revitalize and grown the brand.

Crystal Lindell

April 21, 2016

It’s been five years since Jean Leclerc’s family bought the Laura Secord brand from Gordon Brothers LLC of Boston.

Capol develops organic confectionery coatings

Coatings supplier launches acacia-based coatings and polishes, and sunflower-oil-based anti-sticking agents.

Crystal Lindell

April 20, 2016

Capol — a leader in the development of sustainable coatings and glazes for the confectionery industry — is introducing two new organic products.

Barry Callebaut partners with Kim's Chocolates on sustainability efforts in Tanzania

Project distributed 130,000 cocoa seedlings and donated six new classrooms.

Abigail Watt

April 20, 2016

This is a special project funded by Kim's Chocolates and implemented by the Barry Callebaut Group.

Bear Naked launches customized granola, powered by IBM Chef Watson

First consumer brand to offer Chef Watson-inspired foods for a new granola experience.

Crystal Lindell

April 20, 2016

IBM Watson is probably most famous for winning Jeopardy! back in 2011, but now he’s putting on his chef’s hat and getting into the granola business.

Mondelez India launches Cadbury Bournvita Biscuits

The new brand is the company's second after Oreo.

Abigail Watt

April 20, 2016

The new biscuits, backed by consumer insights and the strength of India's beloved malted beverage Bournvita, will target the morning segment and hit shelves May 1.