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Home » Authors » Kelsey Ott

Articles by Kelsey Ott

Partnership

IOI Loders Croklaan, Unilever announce partnership

Increased sustainability is at forefront of both companies’ goals.
Kelsey Ott
October 15, 2014

IOI Loders Croklaan and Unilever have announced a new global partnership.


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Mars Chocolate North America unleashes fanfare for plant’s 50th anniversary

Albany, Ga., facility celebrates half-century of roasting peanuts as well as community involvement.
Kelsey Ott
October 15, 2014

Deep in the heart of the peanut state lies a friendly giant, now celebrating its 50th birthday.


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Chocolate and peanut butter bar from Askinosie Chocolate

Askinosie Chocolate, Springfield, Mo.
Kelsey Ott
October 8, 2014

Askinosie Chocolate did the impossible — handcraft a bar made from dark chocolate blended with real peanut butter.


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Acquisition

The Toffee Box acquired by BBX Sweet Holdings

Toffee maker is second candy company acquired by BBX within a week.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
Kelsey Ott
October 8, 2014

For the second time this month, BBX Sweet Holdings has announced it is acquiring a confectionery company.


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Awards

Chocolatiers strike gold in California: Winners of Los Angeles Chocolate Salon announced

Amano Artisan Chocolate, CocoTutti, Amara among multiple gold-medal winners.
Kelsey Ott
October 8, 2014

September ended on a decadent note in Los Angeles as the city hosted the 8th Annual Los Angeles Chocolate Salon on September 27. The event featured an award competition to honor top chocolatiers.


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Closure

Ferrara Candy closes Chattanooga plant

Candy company plans to consolidate production, lays off manufacturing workers at plant.
Kelsey Ott
October 6, 2014

Ferrara Candy Co. announced another closure last month, this time affecting its Chattanooga location.


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Relaunch

M&M’S reintroduces Crispy Milk Chocolate Candies

Mars’ No. 1 requested product to be brought back finally returns.
Kelsey Ott
October 3, 2014

M&M’S celebrated Thursday with a throwback: M&M’S Crispy Milk Chocolate Candies. The brand announced the popular product will return to shelves in January after a 10-year hiatus.


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Disney

Novelty candy items a hit among Disney princess fans

Cinderella, Sofia the First and Frozen’s Anna and Elsa are the most popular princesses in CandyRific’s collection.
Kelsey Ott
October 2, 2014

Princesses are making candy even sweeter as CandyRific’s bestselling Disney item.


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Acquisition

BBX Capital acquires Anastasia Confections

Investment firm adds to its portfolio of confectionery companies with tourist favorite.
Kelsey Ott
October 2, 2014

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.-based BBX Sweet Holdings has acquired premium confections company Anastasia Confections, Inc.


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Seasonal Candy

Hershey extends lucrative Halloween season through 'harvest' tie-in

Candy maker expands its fall offerings, connecting them to its Halloween products in attempt to benefit both themes.
Kelsey Ott
October 1, 2014
Halloween has gradually taken over the fall season, with witches and ghosts haunting storefronts as soon as September hits.
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