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Russell Stover names Diester president and ceo

Acting president and ceo Andreas Pfluger will continue to oversee company’s NAFTA region.

July 19, 2017

Russell Stover has a new president and ceo. Andrew Deister, who has experience as a specialty foods executive, will assume the duties held by acting CEO Andreas Pfluger since Lindt & Sprüngli acquired Russell Stover in 2014.

Ferrara unveils $50,000 in scholarships for employees’ children

Ten students of employees receive $5,000 in first Ferrara USA Scholarship Program.

Bernie Pacyniak

July 12, 2017

When Todd Siwak, ceo of Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.-based Ferrara Candy Co. shared his vision about helping “improve the lives of employees” with Mike Goldwasser, the company’s chief human resources officer, the idea of providing scholarships surfaced soon afterwards.

Organic and all-natural candy trends: Supplying demand

Organic food sales continue to grow but sourcing still a challenge for manufacturers.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 11, 2017

With greater access to information -- and increased demand for transparency -- consumers are seeking food with clean labels and a clear history.

Atkinson Candy Co. moves toward SQF certification with new warehouse

Lufkin, Texas-based company launches new line of caramels.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 7, 2017

It's said people can't know where they're going until they understand where they've been. If anyone knows that to be true, it's Eric Atkinson, president of Atkinson Candy Co.

Katjes buys Cloetta’s Italian division for $53 million

Purchase includes four production facilities, five brands.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 6, 2017

Katjes International GmbH, the international subsidiary of Katjes Group, has acquired Cloetta Italia for $53 million, pushing the German gummy manufacturer to No. 2 in the Italian confectionery market.

One tall … and long Cow Tale

Goetze Candy Co. to create 10-ft long caramel stick for the Maryland State Fair.

Bernie Pacyniak

July 5, 2017

Typically, Goetze Cow Tales run seven inches long and weigh one ounce. But as the Baltimore Sun reports, the famed creator of the cream-filled caramel “dessert jerky” stick looks to greet visitors to the Bulk Candy Store at Maryland State Fair’s exhibition hall with a whopping 10-ft. version. It will be the largest Cow Tale that the Baltimore-based candy manufacturer has ever produced.

3 Musketeers helps high school students “throw shine”

Marketing campaign inspires Virginia students to send positive messages.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 5, 2017

Last fall, Mars Chocolate North America launched the 3 Musketeers “#ThrowShine” campaign, designed to give young people a chance to spread positivity and good will. That’s opposed to “throwing shade,” a slang phrase for publicly criticizing someone on the Internet or otherwise.

RCI debuts new board; awards Guittard’s Tom Houlihan with Bornhofft honor

Honors announced at June convention in Lombard, Ill.

Bernie Pacyniak

July 5, 2017

Retail Confectioners International (RCI) inducted four new members to its board of directors during RCI's Annual Convention & Industry Expo last month in Lombard, Ill.

Russell Stover to re-invigorate sugar-free category with stevia-based products

New lineup includes Mint Patties, Pecan Delights, Peanut Butter Cups.

Bernie Pacyniak

July 3, 2017

It was a “Big Move,” says Andres Pfluger, president and ceo of Russell Stover Chocolates. “We really worked on the recipe to ensure a sugar-free product that didn’t compromise on quality,” he added.