Candy Industry Magazine

Horace Greeley urged 19th century Americans to “Go West, young man." Today’s Greeley might sound like this, “Look East, confectioners!”

Behind Eby-Brown’s convenience is a lot of power

C-store distributor relies on data to build sales.

June 12, 2013

Eby-Brown is to distribution companies what Mars and Hershey are to chocolate. In fact, Eby-Brown is the largest privately owned distributor in the United States, with more than $5 Billion in annual sales.

Pearson’s president talks about Bit-O-Honey acquisition

Keller plans to revitalize the 90-year-old brand.

May 1, 2013

“We have this great portfolio of classic, iconic candy brands and we’re getting good at breathing some new life into brands," Keller says.

PEZ creates collectors set of Pixar characters for John Ratzenberger, Disney

Set includes every character he’s ever voiced for Disney company.

May 1, 2013

'Every character piece of the set is handmade and painted by one of the leading character sculptors in the USA'

You scream, I scream, Cold Stone screams for chocolate

The Cacao Group to roll out new line of Cold Stone Creamery chocolates in June.

May 8, 2013

Forget about the debate between a waffle cone or a dish, one scoop or two. There’s a new way for Cold Stone Creamery fans to enjoy the delicious ice cream flavors.

Wrigley pulls Alert Energy Caffeine Gum from shelves

In light of a review on caffeinated products by the FDA, company halts production, distribution

May 9, 2013

Wrigley announced today that it would temporarily be pulling its Alert Energy Caffeine Gum off the shelves while the Food and Drug and Administration continues its review of foods containing added caffeine.

Bell opens Centro Innovación Bell in Guadalajara, Mexico

Facility to focus on creation, cooperation with customers

May 15, 2013

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc is pulling out all the stops for creation, innovation, and customer service with the opening of a new art innovation center in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Barry Callebaut receives Sustainable Standard Setter Award

Company recognized by Rainforest Alliance for sustainable cocoa efforts

May 15, 2013

Barry Callebaut is being recognized tonight at the Rainforest Alliance 2013 Annual Gala as the company receives the prestigious “Sustainable Standard-Setter” award.

Mars' historical take on chocolate

Mars Chocolate North America releases more products in its American Heritage collection.

May 8, 2013

Mars Chocolate North America wants people to taste and enjoy the history of chocolate

DeMet’s Candy Co. divests TrueNorth brand

Company leaves behind snack nut treat in an effort to focus on confectionery.

May 8, 2013

DeMet’s Candy Co., owned by Brynwood Partners, has sold its premium snack nut brand, TrueNorth.

Rallying gum, mint sales a priority

Companies combat dip in digits using new flavors, ingredients and packaging

June 12, 2013