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Koch of Morley's Candy Co. finds sweet sailing in confectionery industry, wins Kettle Award

Mike Koch navigates industry by charting a course that integrates automation, quality control, industry involvement

September 21, 2016

Kettle Award aside, Koch says being in the position of overseeing expansion in manufacturing, and watching the company grow, makes the sailing truly sweet.

Randy Hofberg is the 2016 Stroud Jordan Award winner.

Randy Hofberger receives Stroud Jordan Award

Former Nestlé veteran and R&D Candy Consultants founder cites culture of giving and helping as critical to his 37-year confectionery career.

Bernie Pacyniak

September 21, 2016

Last night, during the American Association of Candy Technologists’ (AACT) National Technical Conference, the organization presented Randy Hofberger of R&D Candy Consultants the 2016 Stroud Jordan award.

Clean labels, production efficiencies inspire starch innovation

The search for cleaner labels drives starch innovation, but hybrid technology, acid-thinned starches likely here to stay.

Curtis Vreeland

September 20, 2016

As consumers continue to demand cleaner labels, suppliers have been driven to produce more starches that will allow confectionery products to be labeled as such. And manufacturers seeking to improve production efficiencies have also led to start innovations.

No denying destiny: Couple buys Van's Chocolates after two bids fall through

Will and Celeste Ralston buy North Carolina Chocolate shop from Vanderlois family

September 19, 2016

They say good things come to those who wait. For Will Ralston, the opportunity to purchase a second-generation chocolate business seemed to have come and gone twice.

Mike Koch, v.p. of operations of Morley Candy Co., wins Candy Industry's 71st Kettle Award

Koch receives award during 2016 Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago

Bernie Pacyniak

September 19, 2016

Following a few dramatic second, the name Mike Koch was announced. Once again, the crowd burst into applause upon hearing his name called.

Special Report: Creating an environment for innovation

Seven equipment suppliers outline ways their companies show innovation

September 19, 2016

Fostering an environment that begets innovation requires a combination of open-mindedness and discipline, incubation and inspiration.

Chocolatier Tsuchiya offers Japanese chocolate fanatics hope

Antonio Koji Tschuiya helping to bring chocolate revolution to Japan

Bobbie van der List

September 19, 2016

Trained in France, chocolatier Antonio Koji Tschuiya brought his knowledge and skills back to Japan, where a chocolate revolution is blossoming.

Packaged Facts: Premium chocolate influences innovation in candy, food and beverage industries

Premium chocolate dollar sales grew by 5 percent over the last year.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 16, 2016

In the 11th edition of “Chocolate Candy Market in the U.S.,” Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.com, reports that premium chocolate makes up just 18 percent of total chocolate dollar sales and 14 percent of unit sales, but it still leads the way in developing flavor trends and new product formulations, particularly in the use of clean-label ingredients.

Nassau Candy acquires assets of novelty, specialty distributor Hobbs & Dobbs

Hobbs & Dobbs has been leading distributor since 1978

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 16, 2016

Confectionery distributor Nassau Candy has acquired certain assets of Hobbs & Dobbs, Inc., a leading novelty and specialty candy distributor.

Universal's Toothsome Chocolate Emporium to open Sept. 22

The 19th-century Steampunk-themed restaurant will offer an expansive menu.

Abigail Watt

September 15, 2016

The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is Universal Orlando Resort's newest full-service restaurant, officially opening for dinner in Universal CityWalk at 4 p.m. on Sept. 22, says Universal's official blog.

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Koch of Morley's Candy Co. finds sweet sailing in confectionery industry, wins Kettle Award

Randy Hofberger receives Stroud Jordan Award

Clean labels, production efficiencies inspire starch innovation

No denying destiny: Couple buys Van's Chocolates after two bids fall through

Mike Koch, v.p. of operations of Morley Candy Co., wins Candy Industry's 71st Kettle Award

Special Report: Creating an environment for innovation

Chocolatier Tsuchiya offers Japanese chocolate fanatics hope

Packaged Facts: Premium chocolate influences innovation in candy, food and beverage industries

Nassau Candy acquires assets of novelty, specialty distributor Hobbs & Dobbs

Universal's Toothsome Chocolate Emporium to open Sept. 22

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