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Study: Snack cravers lean toward foods high in calories, containing chocolate

Research to be published in food journal Appetite.

March 15, 2017

New research, set to be published in the June edition of Appetite, shows those who crave snacks the most typically want an item that’s high in calories and/or contains chocolate.

Ex-Barilla exec Trofholz named ceo of Nielsen-Massey

Nielsen family members to continue in leadership positions at vanilla and flavors firm.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

March 15, 2017

Waukegan, Ill.-based vanilla and flavor firm Nielsen-Massey has a new leader.

Hershey names consumer brand veteran Mary Beth West as chief growth officer

West previously served at J.C. Penney, Mondelez International.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

March 13, 2017

The Hershey Co. has named consumer brand veteran Mary Beth West as its new senior v.p. and chief growth officer.

Mars expands Canada facility for Maltesers production

Expansion allows Mars Canada to introduce chocolate-coated malt balls to North American markets.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

March 13, 2017

Mars Canada has expanded its Newmarket, Ontario-based facility for the manufacturing and packaging of Maltesers, milk chocolate-coated malt balls.

CÉMOI Group acquires Pittsburgh-based Chris Candies

Move will help French company strengthen position in North America.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

March 8, 2017

French chocolate manufacturer CEMOI Group has acquired Chris Candies, a Pittsburgh, Penn.-based chocolate company with premium, organic and low-sugar offerings.

PMCA production conference program highlights panning basics, industry developments

Industry experts to present nearly 20 sessions during conference set for April 3-5.

March 8, 2017

The PMCA's 71st Annual Production Conference focuses its Back to Basics program on panning while simultaneously updating attendees on industry developments. Highlights also include a hands-on starch moulding workshop.

AAK USA christens new ‘AAKTION Lab’

New innovation center located at company headquarters designed to facilitate co-development.

Bernie Pacyniak

March 8, 2017

AAK USA, a leading manufacturer of specialty vegetable fats and oils, officially opened its new innovation center last Thursday.

Innovation, investment spur re-invention of Georgia Nut Co.

Skokie, Ill.-based company turns from branded products to focus on contract manufacturing, innovation.

March 7, 2017

Georgia Nut Co. strengthens its contract manufacturing capabilities with investments in production and packaging, as well as in a new research and development center.

Novelty candy: Tapping in to trendy

Guessing right on what will be popular -- and doing so often -- drives novelty sales.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

March 7, 2017

The novelty candy category has that name for a reason. Manufacturers must keep tabs on what's new -- from flavor and ingredient trends to technology, and in many cases, the hottest movies and shows to come down the pike.