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SLIDESHOW: Kettle Award reception, Union League Club, Chicago

The reception and gala took place on May 23.

July 14, 2023

See a slideshow of photos from the Kettle Awards, May 23 in Chicago, where Candy Industry presented its 2023 Award to Kirk Vashaw, Spangler Candy.

Attending the Sweets & Snacks Expo as a first-timer

Flavor trends and interesting flavor combinations were abundant on the show floor.

Liz Parker

May 30, 2023

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

Kirk Vashaw of Spangler Candy Co. named 2023 Kettle Award recipient

Vashaw became president of Spangler Candy Co. in 2008.

May 24, 2023

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

Kettle Award nominee profile: Douglas R. Dressman, Esther Price Candies

Dressman began his career at EPC in May 1978.

Liz Parker

February 7, 2023

Candy Industry interviews Kettle Award Nominee Douglas R. Dressman, president and CEO of Esther Price Candies (EPC), about his history with the company and in the confectionery industry.

Kettle Award nominee profile: Sylvia Buxton, Perfetti Van Melle North America

Buxton is the most senior woman in global leadership at her company.

Liz Parker

January 19, 2023

Candy Industry interviews Kettle Award Nominee Sylvia Buxton, president and CEO of Spangler Candy Company, about her history with the company and in the confectionery industry.

Kettle Award nominee profile: Kirk Vashaw, Spangler Candy Co.

Vashaw started at Spangler in 2008 as president.

Liz Parker

January 17, 2023

Candy Industry interviews Kettle Award Nominee Kirk Vashaw, chairman and CEO of Spangler Candy Company, about his history with the company and in the confectionery industry.

Nominees announced for 2022 Candy Industry Kettle Award

Nominees announced for 76th Annual Candy Industry Kettle Awards

Tickets will be available for purchase early this year.

January 9, 2023

Each of the nominees for the Kettle Award were nominated as determined by the criteria set up for Award in 1945.

Recap: The 74th Annual Kettle Awards

Ted Cohen of Hillside Candy receives 2019 award.

Alyse Thompson

July 12, 2019

Confectionery leaders, including 2019 award recipient Ted Cohen of Hillside Candy, discuss what the Kettle Award means to them and the candy industry. The video is sponsored by Blommer Chocolate Co.

Highlights from the 75th Annual Kettle Award ceremony at the Union League Club of Chicago. Established in 1946 by Candy Industry's founder and publisher, Don Gussow, the Kettle Award represents the highest recognition an individual working within the U.S. confectionery industry can attain.

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SLIDESHOW: Kettle Award reception, Union League Club, Chicago

Attending the Sweets & Snacks Expo as a first-timer

Kirk Vashaw of Spangler Candy Co. named 2023 Kettle Award recipient

Kettle Award nominee profile: Douglas R. Dressman, Esther Price Candies

Kettle Award nominee profile: Sylvia Buxton, Perfetti Van Melle North America

Kettle Award nominee profile: Kirk Vashaw, Spangler Candy Co.

Nominees announced for 76th Annual Candy Industry Kettle Awards

Recap: The 74th Annual Kettle Awards

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