DeMet’s Candy Co.’s bold move to build a new plant in Big Flats, N.Y.,
proved prescient as double-digit sales gains fueled growth, which is
projected to continue this year.
In sharp contrast to many companies pulling back on investments during this most recent recession, Ferrara Pan Candy Co. spent more than $20 million in installing two highly automated production lines.
Through four generations, Dolle’s Candyland, Inc. has been
manufacturing delicious salt water taffy, buttery caramel popcorn,
creamy fudge and other candies since 1910.
Through operational initiatives and acquisitions, Farley’s & Sathers has quietly become the largest independent candy company in the United States. It’s now poised to flex the power of its iconic brands with verve and velocity to address customer and consumer needs.
Having survived the recession, confectionery suppliers are responding to customer calls for more value, increased demands for sustainable sourcing and easier operation and maintenance of equipment. The landscape has and is changing.
For years, anyone visiting Washington, D.C., would, in addition to taking in all the sights, undoubtedly come across The Original Velatis Co. candy store.
Eddy Rubin, ceo and co-founder of Wrench Mints, demonstrates that the American Dream still applies, particularly if you are willing to apply ingenuity, perseverance and a bit of muscle to make it happen.
Since its acquisition by Turkish food manufacturer Yildiz Holding, Godiva Chocolatier has expanded its reach into new distribution channels and markets through premium product innovations featuring its upscale Belgian chocolate.
Dan Abel’s parents, Dan Sr. and Rosalie, founded Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Co. in St. Louis back in 1981, shortly before a friendly competitor, Mavrakos, was sold to Archibald Candy Co.
Just outside Hamburg in Elmshorn, Germany, Walter Wiebold continues his father’s legacy in a city that once thrived with cocoa and chocolate manufacturers. Today, Wiebold Confiserie offers its distinctive truffles, chocolates and marzipan products to Germany, England and European Union countries.
It’s rare to find candy shops that can boast of three generations of candymaking. Travel to Gateway, Ark., and Martin Greer will gladly tell you about his family history while showcasing his line of top-notch treats.
Mars Snackfood US’s Chicago facility celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, reinforcing Frank Mars’ vision of a plant that is a “model of beauty and efficiency.”
In establishing the first Jacques Torres Chocolate retail store “outside New York City,” locating it in Traverse City, Mich., Kris Kruid continues to trail-blaze within the confectionery sector.
As one of the world’s largest cocoa and chocolate manufacturers, ADM markets its products under a variety of well-know brands — Ambrosia, De Zaan and Merckens — all of which are familiar to a host of manufacturers in the candy, baked goods, cereals, dairy products, snacks and beverage industries.
Marshmallow manufacturer Doumak looks to inject some excitement into a squishy product, which doubles as a baking ingredient and a confectionery treat.
Tootsie Roll’s Melvin Gordon joins his wife, Ellen, as a Kettle Award recipient, making the two executives the first husband-and-wife team to earn that honor.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Quintessential Chocolates Co., a milestone that the company marked with the introduction of two new liqueur pralines, Irish Cream and Amaretto Liqueur, during the Philly Candy Show in January.
Having established the premium chocolate category in the United States, Lindt USA continues to grow the segment by enhancing its manufacturing capacities and capabilities while simultaneously setting new benchmarks in product offerings.
“We have to have our head in the stars, our feet on the ground.” --Paco Torreblanca, Best Master Pastry Chef of Spain (1988), Best Maser Pastry Chef of Europe (1990)
