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Articles by Alison Soley

Mario Cavanna, president and founder of Cavanna Packaging, passes away

Founder of the 55-year-old Italian company dies at age 85.
Alison Soley
July 8, 2015
Known for starting the first company in Italy to use flowpack packaging for food and non-food products, Mario Cavanna has passed away today at the age of 85.
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Bill & Jeff Birnn of Birnn Chocolates Vermont win RCI’s 2015 Bornhofft Award

Third generation candymakers carry on the company’s legacy.
Alison Soley
July 2, 2015
Two third-generation candymakers from Vermont have taken home the 2015 Henry J. Bornhofft Memorial Award.
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Frutarom acquires US flavor company Foote & Jenks

Move marks Frutarom’s eighth acquisition in 2015.
Alison Soley
July 2, 2015
Frutarom Industries Ltd, on the top 10 list for the world’s largest flavors and specialty fine ingredients companies, has acquired the assets of Foote & Jenks, hereby named “F&J”.
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Ghirardelli’s opens Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop in The Wrigley Building

New store features pick-your-own chocolate mixes, decadent ice cream.
Alison Soley
July 1, 2015
Walk into Ghirardelli’s new Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop, located in The Wrigley Building in Chicago, you’ll be met with two stories of chocolate-y goodness.
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Cocoa farmers still aren’t making enough money

Cocoa Barometer review shows young farmers no longer replacing older farmers due to extremely low wages.
Alison Soley
July 1, 2015
Cocoa sustainability is in trouble — because it’s not providing a sustainable income for cocoa farmers.
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Annie B’s Caramels

Annie B’s Candy, Kellogg, Minn.
Alison Soley
June 30, 2015
These delicious caramels come in 18 year-round and seasonal scrumptious flavors!
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Mars to expand Georgia and Albany facilities, close Toronto site

Candy maker to produce more Obit and Excel gum in Georgia, goodnessknows in Albany.
Alison Soley
June 25, 2015
Mars is expanding its presence in the U.S. as it looks to shut down a facility in Canada early next year.
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Mondelez brings holographic displays to grocery stores

Holographic displays will feature official snacks from the U.S. soccer campaign.
Alison Soley
June 24, 2015
Forget drone mail delivery systems, robotic vacuum cleaners, and self-driving cars — the real excitement is happening in your local grocery store.
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Dagoba Organic Chocolates’ 3 New Flavors

Dagoba Organic Chocolates, San Francisco, Calif.
Alison Soley
June 24, 2015
A mixture of dark chocolate and various fruit flavors, these bars deliver satisfying and rich flavors to any chocolate lover.
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Ferrero Int’l acquires Thorntons for $177 million

Recent changes for both companies lead to mutually beneficial deal.
Alison Soley
June 24, 2015
The Italian company known for Ferrero Rocher chocolates, Nutella spread, and Tic Tac has agreed to buy British chocolate retailer Thorntons for $177 million.
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