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Betty Jane Candies earns following from Iowa to Hollywood

Company's confections receive recognition, create base of wholesale customers.

November 8, 2017

When Drew Siegert and his family took over Betty Jane Candies in July 2011, they knew the Dubuque, Iowa-based confectionery retailer had developed a loyal following throughout eastern Iowa.

Refueling on sweet, savory and crunchy confections at NACS Show 2017

NACS Show reveals candy makers understand consumers’ love of snacking.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 25, 2017

What do pizza slices, CeeLo Green and futuristic fuel pumps have in common? They were all at Chicago’s McCormick Place last week for the NACS Show, sponsored each year by what was once known as the National Association of Convenience Stores. (Now the association goes by NACS, the Association for Convenience and Fuel Retailing.)

Kellogg to acquire RXBAR for $600 million

RXBAR to continue operating independently once transaction closes later this year.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 11, 2017

Kellogg Co. will acquire Chicago Bar Co. LLC, maker of clean-label protein bar line RXBAR, for $600 million.

New Yves Thuries products

Yves Thuries, Marssac-sur-Tarn, France.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 11, 2017

alpa has introduced two new products under its Yves Thuries line.

Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Pecan Spice Bark

Harry and David, Medford, Ore.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 20, 2017

Fall flavors shine through in this indulgent chocolate bark by Harry and David.

Great Recession brings career change for Minneapolis journalist turned chocolatier

St. Croix Chocolate Co. known for truffles made with local ingredients.

Bernie Pacyniak

September 19, 2017

When the downturn hit the Minneapolis Star in 2008, Robyn Dochterman saw an opportunity for a creative career change.

Gianduja items from LAB: Katrina Markoff

Vosges Haut-Chocolat, Chicago.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 19, 2017

Vosges' new LAB: Katrina Markoff line serves as an outlet for Markoff's creativity, offering a rotating selection of limited-edition items.

Betty Jane Candies' Gremlin Snackers

Betty Jane Candies, Dubuque, Iowa.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 19, 2017

Betty Jane Candies' award-winning Gremlins are now available in snack form.

Sweet and salty snacks: Opposites attract

Manufacturers continue to combine sweet and salty flavor profiles as line between snacks and confections blurs

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 15, 2017

As the distinction between snacks and confections continues to soften, manufacturers are leveraging this classic combination to create new products and experiences that appeal to consumers in different ways.