Seattle Chocolates, a Seattle-based chocolatier, plans to open it first retail store Nov. 5. The 20-year-old company, which specializes in all-natural and kosher truffles and truffle bars with a unique
A federal judge has ruled that the case brought by American sugar farmers against corn processors’ allegedly false advertising about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) will move forward. According to
The winning showpiece for the fourth World Chocolate Masters competition, “Warrior,” was sculpted entirely out of chocolate and shows an Aztec warrior seeking cacao in the jungle. The breathtaking creation
The 2011 National Association of Convenience Store (NACS) Show, held Oct. 1-4 at McCormick Place in Chicago, targets convenience store owners, with displays from confectionery, tobacco and beverage companies, among others. Here, Candy Industry offers a look at the show, by the numbers.
Christmas candy and chocolate Easter bunnies aren’t just for classroom parties and hors d’oeuvres any more. As more consumers reach for single-serving seasonal treats, the big players in the chocolate world are adjusting their offerings and finding new sales avenues in convenience stores.
Fannie May has aligned with famed pastry chef and chocolatier Norman Love to launch an ultra-premium line of chocolates, FM Artisan by Norman Love. FM Artisan features handcrafted chocolates that
An advocacy group says it's suing General Mills about claims on its fruit snacks, but the food company says it hasn’t seen the lawsuit and, regardless, stands behind the company's products. The
On Sept. 27, 1971, Gerald B. Shreiber bought the assets of J&J Soft Pretzel Co. at a bankruptcy auction. At the time, the company had just eight employees and sales
Three well-known agencies are joining forces to invest in a new sustainable cocoa program in West Africa. The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and
Brookside Foods is rewarding unsung heroes with a sweet reward - chocolate. From now through Nov. 6, Brookside’s team of traveling “Super Agents” will recognize and reward hard-working volunteers and
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