ECRM: Everyday products that stand out! Take a look at the very best new products from the ECRM event in Lake Tahoe! October 25, 2012 The year ahead will be filled with lots of very Angry Birds, delicious Salted Almond Rolls and mouthwatering Peach Hi-Chews.Read More
ECRM Buyer's Choice Winners! Find out which products took home the award! Crystal Lindell October 25, 2012 Find out which products took home the award!Read More
Study: Countries that eat more chocolate win more Nobels New England Journal of Medicine article finds correlation between the two. Crystal Lindell October 24, 2012 If you’re hoping to help your country win some Nobel prizes, it probably wouldn’t hurt to start handing out chocolate bars.Read More
Milton Hershey leaves behind 'The Sweetest Place on Earth' Managing Editor Crystal Lindell visits Hershey, Pa. Crystal Lindell October 24, 2012 As a certified candy journalist, I’m almost ashamed to admit that it took me nearly two years to visit Hershey, Pa. But not only was it all I hoped it would be, I think it’s also all Milton Hershey hoped it would be.Read More
Charles Chocolates looks to Kickstarter to help fund re-opening San Francisco chocolate maker launches Kickstarter to raise money for retail store, kitchen. Crystal Lindell October 17, 2012 Charles Chocolates turns to Kickstarter to raise funds for a new kitchen and retail shop.Read More
Mars One-on-One with Tim Quinn from Mars Where does the Mars V.P. see for the future of chocolate? Crystal Lindell October 17, 2012 Quinn shares his thought on “King Size,” cocoa sustainability, and some of the products Mars will introduce in 2013.Read More
Recalls Peanut factory salmonella contamination leads to massive recalls At least 11 confectionery and snack companies affected Crystal Lindell October 17, 2012 A slew of confectionery and snack products have been recalled — many of which are made with natural and organic ingredients.Read More
Sustainability Will we have enough certified cocoa by 2020? Blommer: Today, only 5% of cocoa beans are certified. To meet the 2020 deadline, at least 55% is needed. Bernie Pacyniak October 17, 2012 Current crop numbers show a two million metric ton gap in the amount of sustainable cocoa needed by 2020 and the amount currently produced.Read More
Natural Products Expo East: ‘Back to their’ senses Single-origin flavors, stevia, probiotics, raw bars and cause branding emerge as upcoming confectionery trends at Natural Products Expo East. October 10, 2012 Single-origin flavors, stevia, probiotics, raw bars and cause branding emerge as upcoming confectionery trends at Natural Products Expo East.Read More
Sustainability Mars: We need to work together for sustainable cocoa Company calls on entire industry to invest in sustainable cocoa. Crystal Lindell October 10, 2012 Mars believes that only way to truly change the cocoa world is to work with others — even if it means working with its competitors.Read More