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Rock of ages: Richardson Brands carves out nostalgic niche as rock candy manufacturer

Richardson poised to take advantage of production capacity through branded, contract manufacturing, private label segments.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 9, 2016

For something that's so simple and pure, producing rocky isn't, but Richardson Brands is doing it.

Natural Products East Expo: New segements emerge in healthy snacking

New categories indicative of American consumers' yearning for change, healthier products.

Curtis Vreeland

December 9, 2016

These are some finds Contributor Curtis Vreeland discovered while canvassing the Natural Products East Expo, held Sept. 21-23 in Baltimore.

Special Report: New product development making manufacturers invest

Candy Industry's Ingredient & Equipment Trends survey reveals increased activity in new product launches, equipment investments.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 9, 2016

There's nothing dismal about Candy Industry's Confectionery Ingredient & Equipment survey. Respondents representing a broad cross-section of the industry are looking to make equipment purchases during the next three years.

Land management remains issue for sustainable palm oil production

Industry partners work toward developing, implementing more sustainable practices.

Olivia Zyszczynski

December 9, 2016

As the palm oil industry makes efforts toward more sustainable practices, land management issues still affect the environment and communities surrounding palm oil production facilities.

Georgia Nut Co. announces sales management changes

John Drehobl named director of sales and marketing; Kurt Thorsen takes over as v.p. of business development.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

December 8, 2016

Georgia Nut Co., a family-owned confections, nuts and snacks manufacturer based in Skokie, Ill., has announced changes in its sales management.

Fannie May remodels Chicago flagship store

Open floor plan offers room for café concept, easier shopping.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

December 7, 2016

The 2,400-sq.-ft. store, located at Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive, now features an open floor plan and simple, elegant décor meant to draw new and repeat customers to the iconic Chicago brand, owned by 1-800-Flowers.

Wolfgang Candy Co.’s Ben McGlaughlin to resign

Mike Stillman to be ceo; Sam Miller to be president.

Olivia Zyszczynski

December 7, 2016

Wolfgang Candy Co., one of the oldest family-owned confectionery companies in America, announced the resignation of ceo and president Ben McGlaughlin, effective Dec. 31.

Kevin Coen named ceo of new BBX Sweet Holdings division

Experienced confectionery exec will head up newly created Las Olas Confections and Snacks.

Olivia Zyszczynski

December 7, 2016

Kevin Coen has been announced as the ceo of Las Olas Confections and Snacks, a new division of BBX Sweet Holdings.

2017 Kettle Award nominees announced

Foursome represents a cross-section of excellence within the industry.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 7, 2016

The nominees, who were selected based on their accomplishments, activities and contributions to the confectionery industry in 2016, include Shawn Askinosie, founder and ceo of Askinosie Chocolate; Sara Clair, director of product development, Brown & Haley; Steve Genzoli, v.p. of quality assurance/research & development, Ghirardelli Chocolate Co.; and Kirkland Vashaw, ceo of Spangler Candy Co.

Tahana Confections captures audience with silky-smooth caramels

Tahana Confections makes caramel with consumers in mind.

December 6, 2016

Six natural ingredients form the base of all Tahana's caramels.

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Rock of ages: Richardson Brands carves out nostalgic niche as rock candy manufacturer

Natural Products East Expo: New segements emerge in healthy snacking

Special Report: New product development making manufacturers invest

Land management remains issue for sustainable palm oil production

Georgia Nut Co. announces sales management changes

Fannie May remodels Chicago flagship store

Wolfgang Candy Co.’s Ben McGlaughlin to resign

Kevin Coen named ceo of new BBX Sweet Holdings division

2017 Kettle Award nominees announced

Tahana Confections captures audience with silky-smooth caramels

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