Articles by Alyse Thompson-Richards

The National Confectionery Sales Association has announced the 2018 Candy Hall of Fame inductees.

The New England Confectionery Co. (NECCO) plant in Revere, Mass. shut its doors Tuesday after its recent buyer, Round Hill Investments, LLC, announced it has sold the company to another candy maker.

Mars, Inc. and the Rainforest Alliance, in partnership with Touton and the Grameen Foundation, have launched in Ghana SAT4Farming, an initiative using digital technology and satellite imagery to guide farmers over a seven-year period.

Archer Daniels Midland Co. has introduced a new line of specialty tapioca starches and tapioca maltodextrin ingredients in partnership with Vedan International.

Godiva Chocolatier has named Virginie Costa as cfo, effective Aug. 6. 

Ferrara Candy Co. announced its organic Black Forest bears, known for a soft, chewy texture, will have a brighter color starting July 15. 

Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections will celebrate its grand reopening and 35th anniversary on Aug. 4.

TasteTV, the Tasty Awards and the International Chocolate Salon have announced the Top Picks and Selections for the 2018 International Chocolate Salon Awards.

Boulder, Colo.-based Sunrise Strategic Partners has invested in clean-label chocolate brand Little Secrets, allowing the company to grow distribution and bolster marketing efforts.