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Keeping better-for-you good-tasting

Nature Valley Protein Bars show what a new product can be

June 25, 2014

My uncle Felix was a sausage maker. He passed away several years ago, but I’ll never forget seeing him making blood sausage in our kitchen in the early 1970s.

As Starbucks offers free college tuition other companies should take note

Coffee company’s new programs sets a great example for other business leaders

Crystal Lindell

June 18, 2014

The thing is, Starbucks doesn't have to be so “different.”

RCI: Meet us in St. Louis!

RCI is hosting its 94th Annual Convention & Industry Expo in this famed “Gateway to the West.”

Angie Burlison

June 13, 2014

The theme for this event is Innovate, Collaborate & Accelerate.

Subscription boxes are the next big thing

Monthly samples are the best way to reach invested consumers.

Crystal Lindell

June 11, 2014

So, I have recently become obsessed with all things makeup (indulge me — I promise this relates back to candy).

One-on-One with Larry Graham, former NCA president

Graham reflects on the past and the present as the association’s longest reigning “candy man.”

Bernie Pacyniak

June 4, 2014

For 22 years, Larry Graham has been the voice, face and persona of America’s confectionery industry.

Brazil

Drinking honey juice in a Brazilian cocoa field

How a rare experience in South America became one of my favorite memories.

Crystal Lindell

May 28, 2014

It had been a long day and long week by the time we ended up on an actual cocoa farm in the state of Bahia, Brazil.

Calm And Culture In Kansas: Mars' new plant manager talks shop

Bret Spangler, site director – Topeka, is calm under pressure.

Bernie Pacyniak

May 26, 2014

During my visit to the Topeka facility, I had an opportunity to see the man’s calming demeanor in action; while touring the plant, the SNICKERS line encountered a glitch.

Kettle Winner

Coffee with Mike Bianco, Candy Industry’s 69th Kettle Recipient

Bianco talks about the award, the affair itself, future plans and more.

Bernie Pacyniak

May 22, 2014

In addition to presenting Bianco with the pin, I wanted to sit down with him to get his reaction about receiving the award.

Top 3 Products I’m Excited To See At The Expo!

A caramel candy, a chocolate dessert cup and penut butter squeeze packs all have my official seal of approval!

Crystal Lindell

May 19, 2014

While all the products in our preview section are sweet to eat, the ones here really stood out to me.

Brazil

How Brazil stole my heart

Government and business work hand-in-hand to extoll country’s growing confectionery sector.

Crystal Lindell

May 14, 2014

I just got back from a seven-day, whirlwind trip to the country that included three domestic flights and a different hotel every single night. The word amazing does not do it justice.

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