Bernie Pacyniak

All of us would probably want more time to read books. Those of you who sleep only four or five hours a night may have found that your regimen allows you to get through your “Must Read” list. 

Berta de Pablos-Barbier, president of Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S., talks Mars Inc.'s Sustainable in a Generation plan.

First off, I don’t have any insider info. This is purely a speculative piece. And really, who else but Nestlé really knows, and they probably haven’t decided on whom or whether either. But let’s consider the candidates: Hershey, Ferrero, Mondelez International, Mars, Perfetti Van Melle, Leaf Brands and perhaps even Tootsie Roll? And then there’s the recent comment made by Just Born’s Matt Pye about buying select brands.

To celebrate its 50th anniversary as a company, Guylian has launched a new luxury range of premium mini pralines with bold as well as traditional flavor combinations. Thirty mini pralines in 10 delectable flavors have been collected into a beautiful gift box. 

I admit it; it’s been a while since I had the opportunity to attend a Retail Confectioners International Regional Conference. As often is the case, I have plenty of excuses, beginning with budget restraints, scheduling conflicts and never-ending deadlines.