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Snyder's-Lance invests in Natural Food Works

Stake seen as strategic move to increase its better-for-you snacks portfolio, increase sales to 40 percent in two years.
Bernie Pacyniak
February 22, 2017
Stake seen as strategic move to increase its better-for-you snacks portfolio and increase sales from one third to 40 percent in two years.
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Cloetta bags Candyking

Nordic powerhouse looks to strengthen its pick-and-mix presence with acquisition.
Bernie Pacyniak
February 22, 2017
Nordic powerhouse looks to strengthen its pick-and-mix presence with acquisition.
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Cote d’Ivoire cocoa farmers still struggling with poverty

New study shows the road to make cocoa a sustainable and high yielding crop a long and challenging journey.
Bernie Pacyniak
February 22, 2017
New study shows the road to make cocoa a sustainable and high yielding crop a long and challenging journey.
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2017 Kids Choice Award winners named at seasonal ECRM event

Judging held during Candy Planning: Christmas and Halloween event in Las Vegas.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 22, 2017

Candy manufacturers and sellers have a tough audience in grocery, convenience and other retail buyers, but the true test comes from an even more discerning crowd: Children.


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Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate sees 'undeni-abel growth'

St. Louis chocolate company expands private-label, contract manufacturing businesses since moving to new facility in 2012.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 17, 2017
Sales at Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate have exploded, particularly since moving to a facility on The Hill, an Italian neighborhood on the city's southwest side.
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ECRM show preview

Halloween, Christmas products to debut at seasonal candy ECRM event

Show set for Feb. 19-22 at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 15, 2017
With spring around the corner, it may be difficult to think about Halloween and Christmas 2017, but it’s already time to start planning seasonal merchandise. The upcoming Candy Planning: Christmas & Halloween EPPS is just the place to find out what treats and trends will be hot this holiday season. 

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Hannah Vezzetti is the 2016-2017 winner of the John Kitt Memorial Scholarship.

Application period open for $5,000 candy technologist scholarship

Deadline for the John Kitt Memorial Scholarship is April 4.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 15, 2017

Future candy technologists can receive $5,000 toward their education, thanks to an annual scholarship sponsored by the American Association of Candy Technologists.


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Haiti’s first bean-to-bar chocolate maker featured in University of Michigan documentary

Les Chocolateries Askanya co-founder Corinne Joachim-Sanon talks about returning to Haiti to “create jobs and wealth.”
Bernie Pacyniak
February 15, 2017

After 10 years of working as an engineer and a business consultant, Joachim-Sanon determined it was time to return to Haiti. After researching the country’s cacao heritage and the art of chocolate making, she and her husband, Andreas Symietz, invested their life savings to start a chocolate factory, Les Chocolateries Askanya, in rural Haiti.


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Product of the Year 2017

Russell Stover, Werther’s Original win Product of the Year award

National consumer survey judges innovation in consumer product categories.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 13, 2017

Product of the Year takes entries for consumer products launched over the last 12 months that demonstrate innovation in the food and beverage, personal care and household product industries.


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First ISM experience provides look at best of confectionery industry

World's largest trade fair for confections, snacks held Jan. 29-Feb. 2.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
February 8, 2017
Having joined Candy Industry five months ago, I didn’t think I’d attend ISM, the world’s largest trade show for finished confections and snacks, for several years. Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak, a 30-year B2B news veteran and a 16-time attendee, usually has it covered.

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