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‘Golden Bean’ Amedei acquired by Ferrarelle

Italian mineral water company adds super-premium, bean-to-bar chocolatier to its portfolio.

August 9, 2017

What does it take to make Italy’s fourth largest mineral water company effervescent? Acquiring Tuscany-based chocolate maker Amedei, known for its gourmet chocolate bars, truffles and chocolate products, would certainly make anyone bubbly.

Federal judge tosses mislabeling class-action suit against See’s Candy Shops

Plaintiff failed to show sales of mislabeled candies exceeded $5 million.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 9, 2017

A California federal judge has thrown out an 18-month-old class-action suit against See’s Candy Shops, Inc., alleging the company had mislabeled some Valentine’s Day candy as kosher.

Sugarfina raises $35 million to expand retail, online business

Company plans to expand internationally in 2018.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 9, 2017

Pop a few champagne gummy bears — Sugarfina has a reason to celebrate. Private equity firm Great Hill Partners has invested $35 million in the Los Angeles-based confectionery brand, bringing Sugarfina’s total funding to more than $50 million.

New products we’re excited to see at the August 2017 ECRM Candy Planning show

Show set for Aug. 13-17 at Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Fla.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 8, 2017

ECRM’s upcoming Candy Planning: Everyday & Summer Seasonal EPPS is just the place to find out what treats and trends will be hot over the next year, and Candy Industry can’t wait to see the products debuting at the show!

Dirk Van de Put to head up Mondelēz International

McCain Foods exec takes over in November when long-time CEO Irene Rosenfeld retires.

Bernie Pacyniak

August 2, 2017

Deerfield, Ill.-based Mondelez International has turned to a French fry food executive to create some sales sizzle as Irene Rosenfeld, chairman and ceo of the confectionery and snack multinational, opts for retirement.

Champion & Reeves reintroduces classic sweets

Entrepreneurial pair strike a chord with all-natural items reminiscent of famed Callard & Bowser products.

Bernie Pacyniak

August 2, 2017

Not many confectionery companies have their grand opening attended by the Duke of York. However, U.K.-based Champion & Reeves isn’t just any sweets supplier. Thus, earlier this year, on March 17, Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth’s second son, paid a visit to the fledgling manufacturers of nougat, butterscotch and cream toffees.

Godiva appoints former Starbucks exec as ceo

CEO Mohamed Elsarky stepping down to pursue other projects.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 2, 2017

Godiva will soon have a new ceo. Annie Young-Scrivner will take the helm of the global premium chocolate brand Sept. 14, succeeding Mohamed Elsarky, who is stepping down after seven years to pursue other projects, the company said in a news release.