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Bill & Jeff Birnn of Birnn Chocolates Vermont win RCI’s 2015 Bornhofft Award

Third generation candymakers carry on the company’s legacy.

Alison Soley

July 2, 2015

Two third-generation candymakers from Vermont have taken home the 2015 Henry J. Bornhofft Memorial Award.

2015 North American Sweet 60: The top candy companies on the continent

Solid growth attracts investors, particularly amongst small and midsized players.

Carla Zanetos Scully

July 2, 2015

Find out which candy companies made the cut, and which came in at number one.

Frutarom acquires US flavor company Foote & Jenks

Move marks Frutarom’s eighth acquisition in 2015.

Alison Soley

July 2, 2015

Frutarom Industries Ltd, on the top 10 list for the world’s largest flavors and specialty fine ingredients companies, has acquired the assets of Foote & Jenks, hereby named “F&J”.

Ghirardelli’s opens Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop in The Wrigley Building

New store features pick-your-own chocolate mixes, decadent ice cream.

Alison Soley

July 1, 2015

Walk into Ghirardelli’s new Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop, located in The Wrigley Building in Chicago, you’ll be met with two stories of chocolate-y goodness.

Cocoa farmers still aren’t making enough money

Cocoa Barometer review shows young farmers no longer replacing older farmers due to extremely low wages.

Alison Soley

July 1, 2015

Cocoa sustainability is in trouble — because it’s not providing a sustainable income for cocoa farmers.

Mars to expand Georgia and Albany facilities, close Toronto site

Candy maker to produce more Obit and Excel gum in Georgia, goodnessknows in Albany.

Alison Soley

June 25, 2015

Mars is expanding its presence in the U.S. as it looks to shut down a facility in Canada early next year.

Mondelez brings holographic displays to grocery stores

Holographic displays will feature official snacks from the U.S. soccer campaign.

Alison Soley

June 24, 2015

Forget drone mail delivery systems, robotic vacuum cleaners, and self-driving cars — the real excitement is happening in your local grocery store.

Ferrero Int’l acquires Thorntons for $177 million

Recent changes for both companies lead to mutually beneficial deal.

Alison Soley

June 24, 2015

The Italian company known for Ferrero Rocher chocolates, Nutella spread, and Tic Tac has agreed to buy British chocolate retailer Thorntons for $177 million.

WCF

One-on-one: 11 questions for WCF President Bill Guyton

Guyton, of the World Cocoa Foundation, talks climate change, listening to cocoa farmers, and his legacy.

Curtis Vreeland

June 24, 2015

Guyton discusses how his background in the Peace Corp shaped his perspective, what motivates corporations to pursue sustainability, and the future of the WCF.