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After the upgrade, the TLM machine now packs 380 products per minute into cartons.

Case Study

Case study: An upgrade instead of a new acquisition: Line tuning for bar packers

Swiss confectionery specialist Chocolat Frey AG commissioned Gerhard Schubert GmbH to upgrade a TLM machine originally installed in 2002.

June 5, 2019

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Chocolat Frey AG commissioned Gerhard Schubert GmbH to upgrade a TLM machine originally installed in 2002.

Promotion in Motion

Promotion In Motion holds groundbreaking for 80,000-sq.-ft. expansion

Company investing $30M in expanding facilities, which will total just over 250,000 sq. ft. when complete.

Crystal Lindell

June 5, 2019

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The addition will help address the company's increasing product demand by allowing for new production lines and also includes the new Welch's Fruit Snacks Factory Tour and Visitors Center.

Barry Callebaut COO Dirk Poelman to retire

Olivier Delaunay, v.p. of Barry Callebaut’s EMEA operations, supply chain organization, named as successor.

June 5, 2019

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Dirk Poelman, chief operations officer for Barry Callebaut Group, is set to retire this year, concluding a 35-year career with the chocolate and cocoa products manufacturer.

Confectionery Foundation

Intern shares what it’s like to attend the Confectionery Foundation’s NextGen program

Monica Barracks, one of the 2019 participants, describes how the program helped her learn about the possible careers in the confectionery industry, and why it’s such a great field to be a part of.

Monica Barracks

June 5, 2019

Monica Barracks, one of the 2019 participants, describes how the program helped her learn about the possible careers in the confectionery industry, and why it’s such a great field to be a part of.

Barry Callebaut, Cameroon partner to engage next generation of cocoa farmers

Swiss chocolate manufacturer and Cameroonian government to collaborate through the NEW GENERATION program.

May 28, 2019

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Barry Callebaut and Cameroon are intensifying their cooperation toward sustainable cocoa farming by supporting the next generation of cocoa farmers.

Half of Baby Boomers are reducing sugar intake, Innova Market Insights reports

Yogurt category responding to sugar-reduction trend through low-sugar product launches.

May 28, 2019

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One in two U.S. Baby Boomers are reducing their sugar intake, research from Innova Market Insights reveals.

Ted Cohen, president of Hillside Candy, receives 74th Kettle Award

Ceremony held at Chicago's Union League Club recognizes confectionery industry leadership.

Alyse Thompson

May 22, 2019

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Ted Cohen, president of Hillside Candy, has been named the recipient of the 74th Kettle Award, presented Tuesday during a ceremony at the Union League Club of Chicago.

NCA announces winners of 2019 Most Innovative Product Awards

Trolli Sour Crunchy Crawlers wins Best in Show.

Alyse Thompson

May 22, 2019

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The National Confectioners Association has announced the 2019 winners of the Most Innovative Product Awards, presented annually at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago.

The Candy Kitchen of Iowa sees sweet transition to new owners

Lynn and Brenda Ochiltree honor over 100 years of history by taking over The Candy Kitchen.

Greg Forbes Siegman

May 17, 2019

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The Candy Kitchen in Wilton, Iowa has served as a gathering place for generations of people in search of candy, conversation and a sense of community.