Brooks, Jr. was recognized during the awards presentation on Tuesday, May 14 in Indianapolis.

The brand's chairman and CEO, Kirk Vashaw, was recently named our 2023 Kettle Award recipient.

Candy Industry Senior Editor Liz Parker attended the Sweets & Snacks Expo this year as a first-time attendee.

The candy company chairman and CEO received the honor during the Sweets & Snacks event in Chicago on May 23.

The 167-year-old company is approaching its 60th year of ownership by the Nelson family, and Robert A. Nelson, who recently received Candy Industry's 75th Kettle Award, has been part of its leadership for three decades.

James P. “Jim” McGovern, 2001 Kettle Award recipient and former VP of manufacturing for Peerless Candy Co., passed away May 15. He was 75.

Ted Cohen, former ceo and owner of Hillside Candy, recently received the 74th Annual Kettle Award for his work in the industry — including his vital role in advancing sugar-free hard candy.

For years, Editor Crystal Lindell had to watch from afar, but this year she finally got an inside look at everything that goes into the Kettle Awards.

Ted Cohen, president of Hillside Candy, has been named the recipient of the 74th Kettle Award, presented Tuesday during a ceremony at the Union League Club of Chicago.