Diversity is important — that’s a statement applicable both to people and to the food we eat. It’s part of what makes nuts and fruits ideal ingredients to add to confections.
Cherry Country, a family-owned and - operated company based on showcasing the dynamic flavors and healthy benefits of cherries, devels into confections
How can the industry adapt to changing perspectives? By upping its game and hopping on board the health bandwagon. Adding nuts and fruits to candy is a clear and conscious way of saying the confectionery industry also wants to become healthier.
Mrs. Fields Confections, a subsidiary of Famous Brands Int’l, is acquiring almost all assets of Maxfield Candy Co., including its top brands, Maxfield Candy and Nutty Guys.
“This year’s objective forecast during a third-consecutive drought year is a testament to the state-of-the-art farming practices,” says Bill Harp, almond grower and ABC chairman.