Jelly Belly Candy Co.’s newest North Chicago, Ill. plant manager most recently worked for DeMets Candy, and also has worked for Impact Confectioners, Nestlé and Mars.

The shifting American dream

Has the recession finally made the U.S. realize what matters?

Crystal Lindell

August 22, 2012

While Askinosie is constantly trying to create the best tasting chocolate ever, his company is also coordinating with area schools to help students see the chocolate-making process first-hand.

Can taxes and bans really curb obesity?

Fighting this epidemic won’t be as easy as labeling things “good” or “bad.”

Crystal Lindell

August 22, 2012

The thing about obesity is that it’s nothing like smoking.

Milking profits

Tenn.-based Weigel’s Farm Stores. Inc., may be famous for its dairy aisle, but Chairman Bill Weigel believes candy displays sweeten the cash register ring.

Crystal Lindell

August 21, 2012

Bill Weigel knows that many gas stations are basically man caves, epitomized by their poorly lit sales floor, barely maintained bathrooms and their emphasis on beer and cigarettes.

Chocolate Festival coming to Chicago

Event to feature dual trade and consumer shows

Crystal Lindell

August 15, 2012

The Chicago Chocolate Festival, a new dual consumer and trade-show event dedicated entirely to the chocolate industry, is slated for Nov. 16-18 at the city’s Navy Pier.

Fruit juice could halve fat in chocolate

Research shows ingredient doesn’t change chocolate’s texture

Crystal Lindell

August 15, 2012

University of Warwick chemists in Coventry, UK used tiny droplets of orange and cranberry juice to replace the cocoa butter and milk fats that go into chocolate bars.

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