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Cacao Prieto chocolatier Roger Rodriguez sources cocoa from home

Pastry chef sources cocoa from Dominican Republic for fine chocolate pieces.

October 12, 2017

When you have worked as a pastry chef in several starred Michelin restaurants, it's not hard to become a bit jaded regarding ingredients.

One-on-One with Nicolas Cloiseau, chef of La Maison du Chocolat

Leader of famed Parisian chocolate house discusses force behind success.

Bernie Pacyniak

October 12, 2017

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, La Maison du Chocolat launched "Icons in XXL," fan favorites spanning 40 years of chocolate making from the masters of ganache.

Compound coatings help manufacturers deliver taste, functionality

Suppliers offer products that deliver cleaner lables, carry proteins and taste better.

Bernie Pacyniak

October 12, 2017

There are as many challenges today for manufacturers using compound coatings as there are for those using chocolate.

RCI’s regional in Albuquerque rocks

Hot Air Balloon Festival site perfect setting for pinon candies and confectionery camaraderie.

Bernie Pacyniak

October 11, 2017

I admit it; it’s been a while since I had the opportunity to attend a Retail Confectioners International Regional Conference. As often is the case, I have plenty of excuses, beginning with budget restraints, scheduling conflicts and never-ending deadlines.

Hammond's Brands climbs higher through expanding product range, distribution

Denver-based company capitalizes on trending gourmet, nostalgic and hand-made confectionery and snack segments.

Bernie Pacyniak

October 11, 2017

Call it an epiphany? Maybe. Life-changing? Most certainly. For Andrew Schuman, who had traveled across two-thirds of the country to visit Hammond's Candies, the moment certainly struck a nerve.

Sanders to reopen flagship Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppe

Renovations increased previous store’s footprint by 30 percent.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 11, 2017

Sanders Candy and Morley Candy Makers will celebrate the grand reopening of their newly-remodeled chocolate and ice cream shoppe in Clinton Township, Mich. on Saturday.

Report: Gummy vitamin market to hit $4.17 billion in 2025

North America occupies largest slice of the market.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 11, 2017

Gummy vitamins are continuing to gain traction, according to a new report from Albany, N.Y.-based research firm Transparency Market Research.

Four experts recognized as “Legends of Chocolate”

New York City’s Big Chocolate Show honors individuals who continue to have a significant impact on the cacao and chocolate industry.

Curtis Vreeland

October 11, 2017

The Big Chocolate Show held its second annual event in New York City on Saturday, Oct. 7. The event’s highlight was honoring four experts as “Legends of Chocolate” for their contributions to the craft chocolate industry. The four honorees included cacao and chocolate flavor expert Ed Seguine; the father of American craft chocolate John Scharffenberger; authors Sophie & Michael Coe, and cacao geneticist Juan Carlos Motamayor.

L.A. Burdick brings European-inspired bonbons to Chicago

New Hampshire-based confectioner opens first store outside of Northeast in River North neighborhood.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 11, 2017

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates has had a big year. The Wapole, N.H.-based company, known for crafting European-inspired bonbons for a devoted following in New England, marked 30 years in operation.