Candy Industry recently spoke to Chad Womack, marketing director of seasonal confections at Ferrara, about its product lineup and the company’s expectations for the 2022 Valentine’s Day season.
Candy Industry recently spoke to Dan Rodriguez, director category management, chocolate portfolio, Ferrero, about the company’s product lineup, insights from its survey conducted in partnership with Suzy, and its expectations for the 2022 Valentine’s Day season.
Colombia has prioritized cacao not only for its quality, but also because it offers the country a chance to improve farmer livelihoods, bring security to growing regions, and expand its presence on the global stage.
Chef Christophe Rull won the U.S. selection round of the Cacao Barry World Chocolate Masters, held Oct. 7-8 at the Chocolate Academy in Chicago. He’ll face the best pastry chefs from around the world next year in the World Chocolate Masters final.
Michael Allured, third-generation publisher of MC Publishing Company, producer of Manufacturing Confectioner, passed away Oct. 24 at UW Hospital and Clinics. He was 68.
Phil DeConto, v.p. customer marketing, Ferrero USA, notes that with available vaccines and people becoming accustomed to taking safety precautions, families are looking forward to returning to Halloween traditions.
Retail buyers attending ECRM’s virtual Everyday and Summer Seasonal Candy Planning session Aug. 30-Sept. 10 have selected winners of the 2021 Buyer's Choice Awards.
Paul Chibe has been named Ferrero Group's global president, sugar confectionery and gums. Todd Siwak, former president and CEO of Ferrara Candy Co., will lead Ferrero's North American business as president and chief business officer.