Alyse Thompson-Richards

Nassau Candy will expand its 127,000-sq.-ft. Hicksville, N.Y. headquarters and add 15 jobs, Newsday reported last week.

Brownie Brittle has introduced six new products sure to sweeten up this holiday season.

This holiday shopping season is already shaping up to be merry and bright, according to data from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics.

Fats and oils supplier AAK AB has named Johan Westman as its new president and ceo, effective June 1.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has partnered with Mars Wrigley Confectionery in its initiative to improve the long-term viability of mint farming in India. 

Chuao Chocolatier has introduced three bars to get chocolate lovers into the holiday spirit

Food processing and packaging equipment supplier tna has opened a new division in Shanghai to better service its manufacturer customers in China.

Alongside leading cocoa and chocolate companies, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana have adopted new standards to end deforestation and restore forest areas, the countries and companies announced Thursday.

When Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak asked if I’d be interested in shadowing the caramel portion of a Caramel, Fudge and Toffee course hosted by the Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association (PMCA) at Savage Bros. in Elk Grove, Ill. last week (Nov. 7), I said what any reasonable person would: Absolutely.