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Nestlé joins SAVE FOOD Initiative

World’s largest food company becomes 100th industry partner.

December 11, 2013

If even 25 percent of the food lost to waste and spoilage was saved if would be enough to feed those suffering from hunger worldwide.

3 Products win Buyer's Choice at ECRM

A gum, a gummy and a chocolate inspired by an ice cream bar take the prize.

Crystal Lindell

December 11, 2013

Manufacturers supplied 100 samples of their favorite new items and buyers picked these three as their favorite.

Serving up chocolate every which way

Candy manufacturers have become creative in providing consumers with a broad range of choices in how they consume their beloved chocolate.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 11, 2013

Chocolate as a dessert? Perhaps consuming it akin to having a flight of wines? How about bite-sized portions for sharing?

Showering our orphan crop with more love, science

There's a pending cocoa deficit.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 11, 2013

We need to put farmers first and offer some long-term solutions.

Hershey targets Malaysia for $250-million plant

New facility will support growing consumer demand in Asia.

December 10, 2013

The Hershey Co. decided that its largest single investment in Asia to date will be in Malaysia.

Videri Chocolate Factory: ‘Seeing’ a dream come true

North Carolina trio open bean-to-bar chocolate factory, providing locals high-end tastings and personalized tours.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 10, 2013

Sam Ratto didn't know he wanted to be a bean-to-bar chocolatier.

Southern Candymakers: Making candy the southern way

New Orleans confectionery store Southern Candymakers offers pralines, and so much more

Crystal Lindell

December 10, 2013

It’s been about eight years since Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. But the storm was so devastating, that when you ask Chuck Williams to talk about his New Orleans-based candy shop, that’s the first topic of conversation.

Fats and Oils: Cleaner labels, healthier benefits

Work continues on providing confectionery manufacturers with new fats and oils that streamline ingredient labeling, enhance health benefits and promote sustainability.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 10, 2013

Within fats and oils, the challenge to deliver health benefits while still retaining taste and functionality continues to be an issue.

Nassau Candy: Being Different is the Difference

A major factory expansion and the addition of next-generation management underscores the company’s continuing dynamism and growth.

James Echeandia

December 9, 2013

Right from the start, Nasau Candy sought differentiation. When the family bought Nassau Candy (then, a candy and tobacca distributor) in 1984, one of the first things they did was discontinue selling cigarettes.