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.
It is, as Gussow explained to readers, “recognition of the contribution for ‘great or good’ of the industry, not only on the part of the person selected for the distinction, but of every member of the confectionery field who has devoted himself in whatever measure to make the business of candy making and selling a more profitable and happier one.”
Scott Albanese
President
Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc.
Hobart, Ind.
When
Scott Albanese founded the Albanese Candy Co. in 1984, he did so by creating it
from the ground up, investing $20,000 to open a simple candy store in
Merriville, Ind. With the support of his wife, Debbie, and his
parents, Dorothy and Richard...
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Mike Bianco
Vice President of Plant Operations
Jelly Belly Candy Co.
Fairfield, Calif.
Mike Bianco, v.p. – plant operations, at Jelly Belly Candy Co., has made candy a lifelong career. For the last 24 years he has been an integral part of Jelly Belly Candy, having held various positions before assuming responsibility for all operations...
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Melvin Gordon
Chairman
Tootsie Roll Industries
Chicago
Having a B.A. from Harvard College, an MBA from
Harvard Business School and a Harvard Varsity letter in football doesn’t
automatically make one a business guru.
But introducing hosiery into supermarkets during the early 1950’s when
no one thought...
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Taz Murray
President & CEO
Dynamic Confections, Inc.
Salt Lake City
A graduate of Brigham Young University who
majored in accounting, Murray began his business career with Touche Ross in
California as an auditor in the food and wine industries. In 1991, he
received an MBA from Harvard University...
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Past Recipients
Since 1946, Candy Industry magazine has recognized leaders in the U.S. confectionery industry with the highest recognition possible, the Kettle Award. The following men and women 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 that have left their mark as confectioners and business mavens.
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