Only 16 at the time, Pierson Clair made his first batch of chocolate for the Blommer Chocolate Co. in Los Angeles in 1964. It was the beginning of a long love affair with chocolate and candymaking.
(From left) Beth Nielsen, Craig Nielsen, Matt Nielsen, Camilla Nielsen and Eric Nielsen attend the ground breaking ceremony for the Nielsen-Massey Vanillas expansion project. Photo provided. Specialty food company Nielsen-Massey
MPower Energy Tabs G1 Enterpriese LLC, Scottsdale, Ariz. www.mpowerenergytabs.com(888) 353-6225MPower Energy Tabs are just the latest candy to capitalize on the energy craze. The chewable tabs, which dissolve in your mouth,
Kim Swisher Caitlin Harvey Blommer Chocolate Co. has hired on two new research and development technologists to work on product development - Kim Swisher and Caitlin Harvey. Both joined the
The 2012 Sweets & Snacks Expo now is scheduled for May 8-10, two weeks earlier than originally expected.The change was needed to avoid a conflict with G8 Summit activities, says
In an effort to meet growing demand in the Asian market, Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) is planning to expand its cocoa processing capabilities at its Singapore facility.Specifically, ADM will
The makers of Dove chocolates now have one more thing they can “promise” consumers - sustainable cocoa.The candy, made by Mars Chocolate North America, will be the first mainstream chocolate
Executive S.r.l. has announced a new partnership with Bainbridge Associates LLC to promote its line of equipment for forming hard candy. Italy-based Executive S.r.l. says the new partnership is an
A 30-year concession industry veteran has taken over the helm of the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC). John Evans, senior vice president of Gold Medal Product Co., was inducted for
Dylan’s Candy Bar is expanding its foothold in the ice cream market by opening a new Candy Cafe at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa near Traverse City, Mich. The new