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Asher’s Chocolate co-chairman to retire

Jack Asher took over company with brother Bob in 1968.

April 5, 2017

John L. Asher Jr., co-chairman of Souderton, Pa.-based Asher’s Chocolate Co., will retire after nearly 50 years at the company’s helm.

Ferrero pledges to double its Fairtrade commitment in cocoa.

Ferrero Group ceo to become chairman in management reorganization

Company executive Lapo Civiletti will become new ceo.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 5, 2017

Italy-based Ferrero Group will reorganize its upper management in hopes of growing its position in the chocolate and sweet packaged food markets.

Investment firm acquires Gimbal’s in move to build holding company’s confectionery portfolio

Highlander Partners forms Bettera Brands LLC; folds Hillside Candy into holding company.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 5, 2017

Highlander Partners, a Dallas-based private investment firm, has created Bettera Brands, LLC, a new holding company to target acquisitions in the confectionery and snack industries.

47th edition of ISM showcases confectionery chic

World's largest confectionery fair setting for innovation, extrapolation, differentiation.

April 4, 2017

While walking the brightly lit halls of Koelnmesse, it becomes clear why thousands of visitors return to the sprawling exhibition center and Cologne, Germany, each year for ISM.

Winter Fancy Food Show offerings break down notions of what sweets should be

Chocolate-filled seaweed wafers, recycled grain snacks, maple syrup infusions among items at show.

April 4, 2017

With 80,000 specialty foods and beverages from more than 1,400 exhibitors on display, the 2017 Winter Fancy Food Show was the largest to date.

Tanis Food Tec has a quarter-century's passion for processing

Consistent innovation engine behind growing success, expansion.

April 4, 2017

In 1992, Peter Tanis officially started Tanis Food Tec after having spent a decade working as a sales manager for Mondomix. By doing so he became a second-generation entrepreneur in continuous food processing.

Flavor Forum: Experts dish on industry trends

First part of flavor forum covers labeling, flavor trends.

Bernie Pacyniak

April 4, 2017

In this two-part series, Candy Industry asks several flavor experts about trends within the industry, as well as challenges they face in addressing demands from the public and their customers.

Firefighter's toffee recipe ignites founding of Dave's Sweet Tooth

Handmade toffee proving popular in firehouse finds national audience.

Bernie Pacyniak

April 3, 2017

In 2011, with a few homemade labels, some Ball mason jars and an initial investment of $10,000, Andrew Chmielewski launched Dave's Sweet Tooth.

Crafting chocolates the Salpa way

A look into how the French company uses quality ingredients and precision to manufacture specialty products.

Crystal Lindell

April 3, 2017

The company, which makes chocolate, coffee and tea under nine different brands, sells its chocolate under the Yves Thuries brand in the United States.

Vosges' Katrina Markoff: Chocolate's artisanal alchemist

Attention to ingredients allows Vosges Haut Chocolate founder Katrina Markoff to create evocative, trend-setting chocolates.

Bernie Pacyniak

March 31, 2017

For Markoff, there needs to be a story for her to do what she does, namely create and innovate using the medium of chocolate and all the wonderful ingredients that can go into a bar or bonbon.

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Asher’s Chocolate co-chairman to retire

Ferrero Group ceo to become chairman in management reorganization

Investment firm acquires Gimbal’s in move to build holding company’s confectionery portfolio

47th edition of ISM showcases confectionery chic

Winter Fancy Food Show offerings break down notions of what sweets should be

Tanis Food Tec has a quarter-century's passion for processing

Flavor Forum: Experts dish on industry trends

Firefighter's toffee recipe ignites founding of Dave's Sweet Tooth

Crafting chocolates the Salpa way

Vosges' Katrina Markoff: Chocolate's artisanal alchemist

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