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August ECRM brings sweet surprise to New Orleans organizations

Boxes of candy donated to Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, Audubon Zoo after show.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
September 7, 2016

Fortunately, the participating sellers, buyers and I won’t be the only people to benefit from the three-day ECRM show. At the end of the event, 300 boxes of unspoken-for candy were donated to Boo at the Zoo, an annual fundraiser hosted by the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans and the nearby Audubon Zoo.


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The Hershey Trust Co. owns 81 percent of the voting power behind The Hershey Co. But being owned by a Trust doesn't necessarily preclude a sale of The Hershey Co.

If not Mondelez, then who?

Speculation continues after snack and confectionery giant formally withdraws offer to acquire the Hershey Co.
Bernie Pacyniak
August 31, 2016
So, here’s a spoiler alert… I really don’t know who is contemplating acquiring The Hershey Co. or, even more to the point, whether it ever will be acquired.
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Peace by Chocolate: Syrian refugee rebuilds chocolate business after relocating to Canada

Isam Hadhad marries Syrian and Canadian flavors in new truffles matching his new life
Bernie Pacyniak
August 24, 2016
There are several positive things to look forward to with fall, such as the baseball playoffs, football season, the advent of crisp, cooler days, and increased chocolate consumption. And that leads me to a news report that was forwarded by one of my fellow BNP Media editors. It centers around a Syrian refugee who — upon getting permission to emigrate to Canada — was able to rekindle his chocolate business in Nova Scotia, albeit on a much smaller scale.

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Rounding off a sweet circle

Former intern Alyse Thompson joins Candy Industry staff as associate editor.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
August 17, 2016

I was working as a staff writer at a newspaper in Western Illinois when I learned earlier this summer that former Managing Editor Crystal Lindell was moving to a new position at Food Engineering. I jumped at the chance to once more join the Candy Industry team - for a variety of reasons.


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Seattle Chocolate Co.'s jcoco sales go toward donating fresh food to food banks across the country.

Candy can make the world a better place

Seattle Chocolate Co. shows us how much impact a little social awareness can have.
Abigail Watt
August 10, 2016
Ever since I've gotten myself more entangled in the world of candy, I've been repeatedly humbled and awed by the lengths to which this industry goes to create lasting social and global impact.
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Shanghai is a prime example of China's rapid growth and urbanization.

Keep an eye on China's growing economy

Rapid urbanization and strong retail development will prove useful to China's packaged food industry.
Abigail Watt
August 2, 2016
For years now, China has been the "next big thing" when it comes to globalizing markets. I'll be the first to admit that it's true.
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