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One-On-One With Larry Graham

Former NCA president reflects on the past and the present as the association’s longest reigning “candy man.”

July 15, 2014

For 22 years, Larry Graham has been the voice, face and persona of America’s confectionery industry.

Compound Coating Trends: Ingredient plays an expanded role

In addition to solving traditional confectionery processing challenges, compound coatings provide confectionery and snack manufacturers a healthier alternative. Is premium the next opportunity?

Bernie Pacyniak

July 15, 2014

There’s nothing like a FDA regulatory proposal to turn one’s world upside down.

Top 7 Beer and Candy Pairings for Summer Parties

Jelly Belly mixes beer beans with sweet flavors for a perfect summer treats.

Crystal Lindell

July 15, 2014

One of the latest trends lets beer connoisseurs be kids again by pairing beers with candy to highlight flavor.

Better-For-You Confections Trends: Category continues to grow

Progress in improving flavor profiles is helping fortified confections reach a growing market.

Carla Zanetos Scully

July 15, 2014

Confections fortified with healthy ingredients help us reach our goal a little faster, easier and in a more tasteful way than ever before.

RCI inducts new board members, president

Virginia Whetstone Maguire of Whetstone Chocolates takes over as president.

July 9, 2014

At its recently held annual convention and industry Expo held last month in St. Louis, the Retail Confectioners International (RCI) inducted five new members to its board of directors.

MISS USA 2014 to host National Lollipop Day benefit at Sugar Factory

Half of Couture Pops sales that day will go to The Shade Tree women and children’s shelter in Las Vegas.

July 9, 2014

Nia Sanchez, the newly crowned Miss USA 2014, will host National Lollipop Day benefiting The Shade Tree at Sugar Factory Town Square on Sunday, July 20, in Las Vegas.

ADM expands food ingredient offerings with acquisition of WILD Flavors

$3 billion acquisition adds flavor systems to portfolio of specialty ingredients.

July 9, 2014

Decatur, Ill.-based Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) will acquire WILD Flavors GmbH in an all-cash transaction valued at $3 billion (€2.3 billion), the move subject to regulatory approvals and expected to close at the end of the year.

Brown & Haley appoints Ken Rosenberg as new U.S. sales director

July 9, 2014

Brown & Haley has a new U.S. sales director and it’s someone who combines confectionery and specialty channel experience with sales and managerial expertise.