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One-on-One: Bill Guyton, incoming executive director of the Fine Chocolate Industry Association

FCIA Elevate Chocolate event set for June 30 in New York City.

June 23, 2018

Bill Guyton, incoming president of the Fine Chocolate Industry Association, shares his interest in the role and his vision for FCIA, in addition to discussing the association’s Elevate Chocolate event in New York City, set for June 30.

RCI Spring Regional Conference inspires members to eat, learn, love

Gathering highlights history, vibrant food scene in Asheville, N.C.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 22, 2018

Though a frigid wind whistled and clouds hung overhead, the unseasonably dreary weather didn't stop RCI members from enjoying the opening day of the Spring Regional Conference.

Confectionery manufacturers continue to seek natural colors

Sourcing natural colorants remains a challenge.

Bernie Pacyniak

June 21, 2018

Color has always been one of the confectionery industry's strongest weapons in its attracability arsenal.

Bean to bar to box: Husband-and-wife team parlay skills to mutually grow Glacier Confection, aspecialtybox.com

Bill Copeland and his wife, Cynthia, integrate respective businesses -- chocolates and gift boxes.

Bernie Pacyniak

June 20, 2018

Cynthia Calvert-Copeland, the owner of aspecialtybox.com, remembers exactly when her husband, Bill, told her he wanted to switch careers and become a chocolatier.

Sugarfina to open first store in Asia

Store will occupy 900-sq.-ft. Boutique in Hong Kong’s Harbor City Mall.

Christian Metzger

June 19, 2018

Sugarfina is going global. Partnering with Upper East Holdings, specialty confectionery retailer Sugarfina will expand into Asia with the opening a 900-sq.-ft. boutique at Harbor City Mall in the Tsim Sha Tsui district of Hong Kong.

Zeno's World's Most Famous Taffy takes taffy to the next level

Florida-based manufacturer/retailer offers more than 100 flavors.

June 19, 2018

What's better than saltwater taffy? If you ask John Zeno Louizes, it's more saltwater taffy.

Vermont Nut Free Chocolates to move production, retail facilities

Company announces new sales, marketing hires.

Christian Metzger

June 18, 2018

Sweet changes are on the horizon for Vermont Nut Free Chocolates. The company will relocate its production and retail facilities after nearly 20 years at its Grand Isle County location.

Ferrero to open Nutella Cafe in New York City

East Coast cafe comes one year after opening of first cafe in Chicago.

Christian Metzger

June 13, 2018

Ferrero has plans to make New York City a little nuttier and a little sweeter. The confectionery giant will open a Nutella Cafe on 13th Street and University Place, near Union Square, before the end of the year.

Pladis’ new ventures encompass healthier snacking product launches

Bernie Pacyniak

June 13, 2018

Though this marks only the second year pladis has exhibited at Sweets & Snacks Expo, it continues to aggressively build on its debut last year with a broad range of “new ventures,” says Brian Blanchard, managing director of pladis americas.

International Cocoa Initiative nearly meets child labor intervention goal halfway through six-year progress period

Organization has helped 188,000; goal is 200,000.

Christian Metzger

June 12, 2018

The International Cocoa Initiative has nearly met its goal of reaching 200,000 children with child protection measures half-way through its six-year strategy.

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