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Ted Cohen, president of Hillside Candy, receives 74th Kettle Award

Ceremony held at Chicago's Union League Club recognizes confectionery industry leadership.

May 22, 2019

Ted Cohen, president of Hillside Candy, has been named the recipient of the 74th Kettle Award, presented Tuesday during a ceremony at the Union League Club of Chicago.

NCA announces winners of 2019 Most Innovative Product Awards

Trolli Sour Crunchy Crawlers wins Best in Show.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 22, 2019

The National Confectioners Association has announced the 2019 winners of the Most Innovative Product Awards, presented annually at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago.

The Candy Kitchen of Iowa sees sweet transition to new owners

Lynn and Brenda Ochiltree honor over 100 years of history by taking over The Candy Kitchen.

Greg Forbes Siegman

May 17, 2019

The Candy Kitchen in Wilton, Iowa has served as a gathering place for generations of people in search of candy, conversation and a sense of community.

Smarties Candy Co. to celebrate 70 years with launch of Smarties Squashies at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Company will also introduce Smarties Minis and Smarties Love Hearts Box.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 17, 2019

Smarties Candy Co. will mark its 70th anniversary at the Sweets & Snacks Expo with the launch of three new products.

Undercover Chocolate Co. offers chocolate in a healthy disguise

Quinoa covered in premium chocolate serves as an indulgent yet healthy snack.

May 17, 2019

Diana Levy is the ultimate undercover agent - a health-conscious chocoholic.

SEPCO helps chocolate manufacturer prevent losses with conche sealing

No flushing, maintenance required for this sealing technology.

May 16, 2019

Leakage causes product loss, housekeeping issues and many other time-consuming problems.

How the 125-year-old Hershey Company continues to innovate

The candy company is launching stand-up packaging for 150 items and pushing the industry forward in digital commerce and marketing.

Crystal Lindell

May 14, 2019

When Hershey was designing its new stand-up packaging, the company was looking for more than just a beautiful bag on the store shelf.

Ruby chocolate is now available in the U.S. and Canada

North American rollout follows six-month soft launch with select artisans, chocolatiers.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 14, 2019

North America’s wait for Ruby chocolate is over. Following a six-month soft launch with select artisans and chocolatiers, Barry Callebaut Group is making the pink chocolate available to creators in the U.S. and Canada.

NCA, FCIA release report investigating chocolate consumers

Chocolate represents 60 percent of confectionery industry sales.

May 13, 2019

A new report by the National Confectioners Association and the Fine Chocolate Industry Association is taking a detailed look at chocolate consumers, their preferences and their impact on the chocolate retail experience.