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Askinosie Chocolate introduces new origin bar

Zamora, Amazonia bar uses rare Arriba Nacional cocoa bean

September 13, 2017

Askinosie Chocolate has introduced a new single-origin chocolate bar — the 72% Zamora, Amazonia Bar — marking the Springfield, Mo.-based chocolate company’s second partnership with a female-led farmer group

Bühler Group buys Haas Group

Transaction set to close by the end of 2017.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 12, 2017

Swiss chocolate production equipment manufacturer Bühler Group has acquired the Haas Group, a century-old Austrian manufacturer of wafer, biscuit and confectionery production systems.

Barry Callebaut to buy Gertrude Hawk’s ingredients division

Acquisition will allow Barry Callebaut to grow its specialties and decorations business; Gertrude Hawk to focus on branded business.

Bernie Pacyniak

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 7, 2017

Swiss chocolate and cocoa products manufacturer Barry Callebaut will acquire the ingredients division of Pennsylvania-based Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, allowing Barry Callebaut to expand its specialties and decorations business in North America.

Mars’ CEO Reid calls for ‘transformational change’ to meet global sustainability goals

Candy giant pledges $1 billion to accelerate progress through “Sustainable in a Generation Plan,” leverages M&M’S brand to highlight urgency.

Bernie Pacyniak

September 6, 2017

In pointing out that the global business supply chain is “broken,” Mars CEO Grant Reid said business needs to lead “transformational change” in order to tackle the most urgent threats facing the planet and its people.

Mulling over megatrends

Euromonitor report outlines overarching consumer trends.

Bernie Pacyniak

September 6, 2017

Want to know what’s coming around the corner? Take the time to digest these long-term shifts affecting consumers, retailers and manufacturers.

1-800-Flowers to hire nearly 8,000 seasonal employees ahead of holidays

Most jobs to be offered in Illinois, Ohio and Oregon.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 6, 2017

1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. plans to hire approximately 8,000 seasonal employees as the company’s gourmet food brands prepare for the 2017 holiday shopping season.

Saldivar named 2017-2018 John Kitt Memorial Scholarship winner

AACT awards $5,000 to UC-Davis senior.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 6, 2017

Alejandro Saldivar didn’t choose the confectionery life. It chose him.

Barry Callebaut debuts ‘Ruby’ chocolate

Fourth variety of chocolate made from Ruby cocoa beans.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 5, 2017

Barry Callebaut has introduced a fourth variety of chocolate — ‘Ruby’ chocolate — created from the red Ruby cocoa bean.

USDA chief visits Lindt USA headquarters

U.S. Secretary Sonny Perdue discussed economic growth with Lindt execs, NCA.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 1, 2017

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue toured Lindt USA’s headquarters in Stratham, N.H. Thursday to experience firsthand the economic impact that the confectionery industry has on the state and national economy.