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Articles by Kelsey Ott

Taffy company tops 100 flavors

Zeno’s World’s Most Famous Taffy creates 101st flavor — pineapple upside-down cake.
Kelsey Ott
October 1, 2014

Now you can get taffy that tastes like pineapple upside-down cake. The new treat is Zeno’s World’s Most Famous Taffy’s 101st flavor.


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Capol

Capol appoints Salotto as new manager

Confectionery professional will use his experience, expertise to manage Capol’s eastern regional sales.
Kelsey Ott
October 1, 2014
Capol LLC has selected Rich Salotto, a confectionery industry veteran, as its new Eastern Region Sales Manager.
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Acquisition

Katjes International acquires Piasten

European confectionery manufacturer adds German candy company Piasten.
Kelsey Ott
October 1, 2014
“This acquisition ideally complements our range of production capabilities with the internationally growing sugar confectionery segment of ‘dragees,’ sugar-coated products,” says Tobias Bachmüller, managing shareholder of Katjes International.
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Fundraising

Sarris Candies, Steelers QB ‘sweet deal’ helps police dogs

Proceeds from Sarris Candies sales will help provide grants through the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation to U.S. police and fire department K-9 units.
Kelsey Ott
September 30, 2014

Sarris Candies and the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation are joining forces to raise money for K-9 units across the country.


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Hershey's International

Hershey hopes to expand China market with SGM purchase

The chocolate company wants to ensure long-term growth with the purchase of Shanghai Golden Monkey Food Joint Stock Co.
Kelsey Ott
September 29, 2014

In an effort to get a leg up in China’s candy and snack market, The Hershey Co. is purchasing Shanghai Golden Monkey Food Joint Stock Co., a confectionery company based in Shanghai.


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Chocolate most popular specialty food

Study: More consumers indulge in specialty food, especially chocolate.
Kelsey Ott
September 26, 2014

Shoppers choose to purchase chocolate more than any other specialty food item, according to new research from the Specialty Food Association.


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Fairtrade

Chocolatier opens first Fairtrade chocolate shop in UK

New Cocoa Loco store brings local flavor to British chocolate scene.
Kelsey Ott
September 25, 2014

Cocoa Loco became the UK’s first 100 percent Fairtrade chocolate shop.


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Obituary

Joy Pappas Pulakos, of Pulakos 926 Chocolates, dies at 84

Chocolatier family member passes away after longtime dedication to candy making.
Kelsey Ott
September 24, 2014
Joy Pappas Pulakos, of Pulakos 926 Chocolates, died Sunday, leaving behind a legacy of fine chocolate-making and innovation in the industry.
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Halloween

Halloween industry booms with $11.3 billion in expected sales

Most households spend well for Halloween, but still keep an eye on prices.
Kelsey Ott
September 24, 2014
Consumers won’t shy away from Halloween shopping this year, with the average household expected to spend $125 on candy, costumes, decorations and other Halloween items.
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