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What is the plant-based Tara protein?

The leguminous plant produces pea-style pods containing seeds and can be used in food manufacturing.

November 7, 2019

Tara gum or Peruvian carob, as it is known, is transformed into useable protein by finely grinding these seeds into powder, which can range from white to yellowish in color.

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Survey reveals which Skittles color consumers hate the most

Survey also shows what your favorite Skittles color says about who you are.

Crystal Lindell

November 6, 2019

It’s been 30 years since Skittles introduced its iconic “Taste the Rainbow” tagline, so to celebrate this, the brand took a look at how America tastes the rainbow.

Piedmont Candy Co. names new CEO

Mark Stephens, most recently president of Pride Family Brands, Inc., will take on the role at the company known for its Red Bird puffs.

Crystal Lindell

November 6, 2019

Piedmont Candy Co., known for its Red Bird puffs, has named Mark Stephens as its new chief executive officer after an extensive search process. He replaces Chris Reid, who will continue to serve on the Board of Directors.

A woman from New Zealand and a NY cop each highlight candy’s role in our hearts

Two recent stories show that candy is more than just a sugary treat.

Crystal Lindell

November 6, 2019

A woman from New Zealand recently survived two days at sea by eating only hard candy. And, New York Police recently replaced a little boy’s candy after he dropped it on Halloween.

Research finds chocolate a top snacking option for U.S. consumers

U.S. consumers also snack to relieve hunger from skipped meals.

Will Cowling

November 4, 2019

FMCG Gurus reports in new research that 88 percent of consumers in the U.S. say they snack, largely due to skipping meals throughout the day.

Ferrero to host speakeasy pop-up to celebrate U.S. launch of Kinder Bueno

Interactive pop-up event set for Nov. 8-9 in New York City.

October 31, 2019

New York chocolate fans will be the first to celebrate the U.S. launch Kinder Bueno, one of Europe's best selling chocolate bars.

Researchers analyze relationship between particle size, mouthfeel of chocolate

Argonne National Laboratory uses ultra-small-angle X-ray scattering to view particle configuration.

Jared Sagoff

October 31, 2019

The characteristics that set haute chocolate apart can be seen at the microscale, thanks to recent research performed by researchers from the University of Guelph at the Advanced Photon Source, located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory.

Partnership between Mars Wrigley, FanFood yields increase in concession, confectionery sales

Pilot test conducted at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, N.C.

October 28, 2019

A recent pilot test between Mars Wrigley and FanFood showed an increase in overall concession sales led by the doubling of confectionery sales.

A Guide to Sanitary Product Recovery (Pigging) for Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturers

October 28, 2019

Sanitary product recovery ("pigging") gives a high ROI with rapid payback for confectionery manufacturers.

Puratos opens innovation center in Chicago

Innovation center is Puratos’ sixth in the United States.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 24, 2019

Puratos has opened an innovation center in Chicago, the company’s sixth innovation center in the U.S.

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What is the plant-based Tara protein?

Survey reveals which Skittles color consumers hate the most

Piedmont Candy Co. names new CEO

A woman from New Zealand and a NY cop each highlight candy’s role in our hearts

Research finds chocolate a top snacking option for U.S. consumers

Ferrero to host speakeasy pop-up to celebrate U.S. launch of Kinder Bueno

Researchers analyze relationship between particle size, mouthfeel of chocolate

Partnership between Mars Wrigley, FanFood yields increase in concession, confectionery sales

A Guide to Sanitary Product Recovery (Pigging) for Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturers

Puratos opens innovation center in Chicago

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