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Darrell Lea bought by VIP Petfoods

Australian company to close remaining retail stores, layoff 418 employees

September 5, 2012

Australian icon to close retail stores, but at least for now, Darrell Lea, will still sell its products through other channels.

Mars, Inc. develops way to quantify cocoa flavanols

First validated method for analyzing flavanols and procyanidins could help standardized reporting

Crystal Lindell

September 5, 2012

The latest research project from Mars Inc., could one day lead to flavanol counts on candy bar wrappers.

Cargill launches education seminar

"Confectionery Essentials" focuses on fundamental techniques

Crystal Lindell

September 5, 2012

Students in Cargill’s latest educational seminar will learn to create firm and soft caramels, make cooked and cold creams, blend a perfect ganache, and enrobe confections.

Maria Sharpova’s Sugarpova fills a niche

Tennis star creates a line that satisfies the sweet tooth

Crystal Lindell

August 29, 2012

“From the moment she heard the idea, she fell in love with it,” he says. “She has got an incredible sweet tooth and her eyes lit up, like a little kid opening a Christmas present.”

Long-time See’s Candy head dies

Chuck Huggins passes away at 87

Crystal Lindell

August 29, 2012

Charles “Chuck” Huggins died unexpectedly Aug. 19 at his home in Larkspur, Calif. He was 87.

Book chronicles ‘Chicago’s Sweet Candy History’

Author compiles city’s vintage confectionery photos

Bernie Pacyniak

August 29, 2012

Author Leslie Goddard provides a photo essay of confectionery manufacturing in Chicago in her new book, 'Chicago’s Sweet Candy History.'

NCA President plans succession

After 22 years, Larry Graham to retire in 2014

Crystal Lindell

August 29, 2012

NCA President Larry Graham has officially announced plans to retire following the 2014 Sweets & Snack Expo and the search for a successor will soon be underway.

Firm to buy Shearer’s Foods

Former Sara Lee ceo to lead company

August 29, 2012

Shearer’s Foods — known for its kettle-cooked potato chips — is slated to be sold to a private-equity investment firm. And former Sara Lee ceo C.J. Fraleigh is slated to take the reins.