Crystal Lindell

Theo Chocolate has announced changes to its leadership team, which it believes will enable the company to continue on its trajectory as one of the fastest growing brands in the natural and organic chocolate category.

“Making a difference is a Hershey core value and we are motivated when our business expertise and financial resources are able to make measurable, positive change," says Mike Wege, chief marketing and growth officer, The Hershey Co.

The Allan Candy Co. is well known across Canada for its iconic confectionery brands, including Allan, Big Foot, Hot Lips and Laces.

On Thanksgiving Day, a fire destroyed Fannie May Fine Chocolates’ warehouse and distribution facility in Maple Heights, Ohio.

The new, state-of-the-art facility in Paine will produce liquid chocolate and compound for food manufacturers and confectionery companies.

During his time at Mars, LeBel, has led sales strategies and in-store execution for several channels, including: mass, grocery, club and value.

Salvatore “Sal” Ferrara II was the kind of man who loved ones describe as “larger than life,” the “epitome of leadership,” and “a very special person that could light up any room.”

These days, when people in the candy industry hear the name Healthy Food Brands, they most likely think of Angry Birds or Candy Crush gummies and fruit snacks. And then, their next thought is probably something along the lines of, “What’s so healthy about those two brands?”

As has become the tradition at the September ECRM event — officially referred to as the Candy Planning: Everyday & Non-Seasonal — Candy Industry Magazine and ECRM hosted a buyers’ choice award again this year.

Candy Industry: What types of things were you looking for at this year’s ECRM show? And, which products really stood out to you and why?