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Almonds and chocolate: So good together

Science explains how almonds and chocolate are just made for each other.
June 6, 2013
How an ingredient tastes depends not only on the ingredient itself but also on the company it keeps.
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Promotion in Motion goes into overdrive

Promotion in Motion President and CEO Michael Rosenberg has transformed this diverse confectionery operation into one of the fastest growing companies in America.
June 6, 2013
It’s no coincidence that Promotion in Motion’s logo is a truck; it literally symbolizes how a young Michael Rosenberg became an entrepreneur.
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Enjoying the finer hard candies in life

Increased sales in the hard candy category allows industry to expand and specialize.
June 6, 2013
In the past, manufacturers would choose either one of the products and make a line filled with only hard candies, or only lollipops. While it was, and still is, a successful plan, candy companies are seeing a third option: launching both a hard candy and a lollipop.
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Spreading joy with Sweet ‘n’ Treats

Aunt Nina’s Sweet ‘n’ Treats in suburban Chicago offers five sweet shops in one — ice cream, bakery, popcorn, chocolate and candy.
June 6, 2013
Suburban sweet shop offers customers a little bit of everything - and that's just the way they like it.
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15th Annual European Supplier Roundtable shows a bright future ahead

Emerging markets bolster confidence amongst participants of Candy Industry's 15th European Suppliers Roundtable
June 6, 2013
European experts talk health, energy consumption, product pricing and more in this year's round table.
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Sweet & savory, chocolate & cheese, and product socialability

This year’s Winter Fancy Food Show underscores chocolates’ continued evolution and popularity among adult consumers seeking sophistication and sustainability.
May 31, 2013

Bigger, bolder and beloved. Those adjectives sum up the new product launches seen at the most recent Winter Fancy Food Show held earlier this year in San Francisco. Aside from having to expand exhibit space, the Specialty Food Association (formerly the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade), witnessed record attendance (18,600 buyers) at the show.

Award winners include: 

  • Feve Artisan Chocolatier
  • Poco Dolce Confections
  • Nuttyness
  • Chocolatier Copeland
  • Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolate
  • CocoaPlanet
  • TCHO
  • Taza Chocolate
  • Blue Bandana Chocolate Maker

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Expo

Sweets and Snacks Expo 2013 Preview: Part 1

See new products from Bare Fruit, Candyrific, and more!
May 14, 2013
New product previews from: 479, Acme Import Co., Aunt Gussie's Cookies & Crackers, Bare Fruit, Brownie Crunch, CandyRific, Casa Eceiz, Cosmos, Creations, DeBrand Fine Chocolates and International Delicacies (Droste).
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Packology

IMA Industries welcomes Packology visitors

Company to show off its latest technology during the show
May 10, 2013
At the forthcoming edition of Packology, IMA Industries will present new solutions for packaging within the food and cosmetic industries.
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Cologne: Confectionery crossroads

The International Sweets & Biscuits Fair (ISM) continues to act as a global confectionery clearinghouse, inspiring creativity, fostering connections and discouraging complacency.
May 1, 2013
Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak shares highlights and insight from this year’s 43rd International Sweets & Biscuits Fair.
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Statistical Snapshot: Mexico

Lee Linthicum of Euromonitor International sees Mexican confections firmly on road to recovery
March 1, 2013
Current Euromonitor International projects peg Mexico’s retail confectionery sales at $5.4 billion in 2017, more than a billion dollars gain since 2012. This represents the sixth best retail market for global confectionery sales. It also places Mexico second, exceeded only by Brazil, within Latin America.
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A Venetian Carnival, a Jelly Belly sculpture and gourmet chocolates! Oh my!

Candy Industry takes you into the French Pastry’s School For the Love of Chocolate event in Chicago, held Feb. 25.

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Since 1946, Candy Industry magazine has recognized leaders in the U.S. confectionery industry with the highest recognition possible, the Kettle Award. The distinguished recipients have captured this most coveted award by not only excelling within their companies, but by contributing to the greater good of the industry. It’s virtually a who’s who of past and present professionals who have left their mark as confectioners and business mavens. Learn more about the voting process as well as the annual Kettle Awards Ceremony by visiting our Kettle Awards Website

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