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Lady Godiva — legend no more?

Godiva Chocolatier recognizes modern-day inspirational women
Kawther Albader
April 18, 2012
Legend has it that a woman once rode around town unclothed and on horseback in protest of unfair taxation imposed by her husband, the Lord of Coventry. To recognize and thank her for her sacrifice, the thankful townspeople stayed indoors to preserve her modesty. Her name was Lady Godiva, and starting April 2012, Godiva Chocolatier is searching for her modern-day equivalents.
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Petzholdt Heidenauer

April 18, 2012

 Over the last several, Petzholdt Heidenauer has focused on optimizing and developing its chocolate processing machines. One example of that effort, the company launched a new, more efficient five-roll refiner. 


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William Dean Chocolates featured in 'The Hunger Games'

Unplanned product placement serves as lucky break for the company.
Kawther Albader
April 17, 2012
When William Brown went to see one of the biggest movies of the year, he had no idea he would receive one of the biggest shocks of his life. He had brought along some of his chocolates to give to a friend at the movies, completely unaware that he would be viewing them on the big screen a few minutes later.
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Russian Connection Upakovka

Russian Connection

April 13, 2012

 

This year marked the 20th staging of the Upakovka/Upak Italia show in Moscow. Nearly 20,000 visitors came to view the confectionery and packaging exhibits from 300 companies representing 22 countries. 


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Life’s a carnival… of confections

Purity, coupled with increased attention to sourcing, are some of the trends prevalent at the 42nd International Sweets & Biscuits Fair in Cologne.
Bernie Pacyniak
April 12, 2012

No matter how gloomy the weather, the economy or even the politics, Carnival season in Cologne brings out the smiles in everyone.


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Raising the food bar

Innovations, broader appeal keep food bars competitive
Kawther Albader
April 10, 2012
If making food bars were a final exam, the cereal and the energy bar makers each would be called out for copying. Both categories are drawing product innovation inspiration from each other these days, and unlike in school, the tactic seems to be working out well.
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