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Sara's Soiree: Sara Clair captures 72nd Kettle Award

Confectionery leaders hobknob at premier industry event.

August 15, 2017

The rain was coming down hard. Traffic was horrific. And it was hard to find the buses. But they came. Candy Industry’s 72nd Kettle Awards reception continues to be the premiere event of the U.S. confectionery industry and a powerful draw.

Method and moxie key for 72nd Kettle Award winner Sara Clair

Brown & Haley product development director's success lies in scientific method, drive.

Bernie Pacyniak

August 11, 2017

It’s an impressive resume: Chocolatier; entrepreneur; political activist; consultant; new product developer; foundation chairman; industry volunteer; philanthropist. Of course, let’s not forget wife, mother and foodie.

Windy City Sweets creates niche with nostalgia, neighborhood connection

Chicago sweet shop forges connection through quality, giving back.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 10, 2017

John and Jill Manchester weren’t looking to buy a candy store when they sought a new business opportunity in 2011, but it was a match made in heaven.

One-on-One: Matthew Piekarski, Hexx Chocolate

Las Vegas bean-to-bar chocolate operation focuses on education customers.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 10, 2017

The goal, Executive Chef Matthew Piekarski says, is to open customers to the chocolate-making process while entertaining them.

‘Golden Bean’ Amedei acquired by Ferrarelle

Italian mineral water company adds super-premium, bean-to-bar chocolatier to its portfolio.

Bernie Pacyniak

August 9, 2017

What does it take to make Italy’s fourth largest mineral water company effervescent? Acquiring Tuscany-based chocolate maker Amedei, known for its gourmet chocolate bars, truffles and chocolate products, would certainly make anyone bubbly.

Federal judge tosses mislabeling class-action suit against See’s Candy Shops

Plaintiff failed to show sales of mislabeled candies exceeded $5 million.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 9, 2017

A California federal judge has thrown out an 18-month-old class-action suit against See’s Candy Shops, Inc., alleging the company had mislabeled some Valentine’s Day candy as kosher.

Sugarfina raises $35 million to expand retail, online business

Company plans to expand internationally in 2018.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 9, 2017

Pop a few champagne gummy bears — Sugarfina has a reason to celebrate. Private equity firm Great Hill Partners has invested $35 million in the Los Angeles-based confectionery brand, bringing Sugarfina’s total funding to more than $50 million.

New products we’re excited to see at the August 2017 ECRM Candy Planning show

Show set for Aug. 13-17 at Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Fla.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 8, 2017

ECRM’s upcoming Candy Planning: Everyday & Summer Seasonal EPPS is just the place to find out what treats and trends will be hot over the next year, and Candy Industry can’t wait to see the products debuting at the show!

Dirk Van de Put to head up Mondelēz International

McCain Foods exec takes over in November when long-time CEO Irene Rosenfeld retires.

Bernie Pacyniak

August 2, 2017

Deerfield, Ill.-based Mondelez International has turned to a French fry food executive to create some sales sizzle as Irene Rosenfeld, chairman and ceo of the confectionery and snack multinational, opts for retirement.

Champion & Reeves reintroduces classic sweets

Entrepreneurial pair strike a chord with all-natural items reminiscent of famed Callard & Bowser products.

Bernie Pacyniak

August 2, 2017

Not many confectionery companies have their grand opening attended by the Duke of York. However, U.K.-based Champion & Reeves isn’t just any sweets supplier. Thus, earlier this year, on March 17, Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth’s second son, paid a visit to the fledgling manufacturers of nougat, butterscotch and cream toffees.

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Sara's Soiree: Sara Clair captures 72nd Kettle Award

Method and moxie key for 72nd Kettle Award winner Sara Clair

Windy City Sweets creates niche with nostalgia, neighborhood connection

One-on-One: Matthew Piekarski, Hexx Chocolate

‘Golden Bean’ Amedei acquired by Ferrarelle

Federal judge tosses mislabeling class-action suit against See’s Candy Shops

Sugarfina raises $35 million to expand retail, online business

New products we’re excited to see at the August 2017 ECRM Candy Planning show

Dirk Van de Put to head up Mondelēz International

Champion & Reeves reintroduces classic sweets

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