Crystal Lindell

Hershey’s 6 tips for selling candy in c-stores

Company showcases expanded insights and category expertise at NACS, while also launching its Mobile Customer Insights Center.

Crystal Lindell

October 10, 2018

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The Hershey Co. unveiled its latest confectionery category leadership and shopper-driven merchandising solutions at the 2018 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show.

Compound coatings offer more options, cleaner labels

Ingredient suppliers work with customers to deliver compound coatings with added benefits.

Crystal Lindell

October 8, 2018

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The versatility of compound coatings is enormous, allowing for the creation of everything from chocolate-flavored coatings to chocolate-like confectionery products.

Barry Callebaut to acquire the chocolate manufacturing assets of Burton’s Biscuit Co.

Barry Callebaut to also enter into long-term supply agreement for more than 12,000 metric tons of chocolate and compound per year.

Crystal Lindell

September 19, 2018

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The Barry Callebaut Group has signed an agreement with Burton’s Biscuit Company, the UK’s second biggest biscuit manufacturer, for the long-term supply of more than 12,000 metric tons of chocolate and compound per year.

Would you stay in a cottage made of chocolate?

Booking.com offers overnight stays in French cottage made entirely from approximately 1.5 tonnes of chocolate.

Crystal Lindell

September 19, 2018

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To paraphrase the Eagles, Welcome to the “Hotel Chocolate.” Such a lovely place, such a lovely place.

Wolfgang Confectioners begins 78,000-sq.-ft. expansion

New lines, up to 30 new full-time jobs to be added.

Crystal Lindell

September 12, 2018

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Wolfgang Confectioners, one of the longest-running confection companies in America, is expanding.

Mallo Cup maker to produce Clark Bars

Boyer Candy plans to bring bar back to its Pennsylvania roots.

Crystal Lindell

September 12, 2018

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Fans of the Clark Bar have reason to celebrate — Boyer Candy is now the new owner of the brand, and the company plans to produce it.

Castronovo Chocolate founder combines ecology PhD with chocolate making

Denise Castronovo discusses why it's so important to be a bean-to-bar chocolate maker.

Crystal Lindell

September 6, 2018

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When Denise Castronovo launched Castronovo Chocolate in 2013 with her husband Jim, she brought with her a PhD in ecology and a passion for rainforest conservation. So to her it was only natural that her company start in an actual forest - with the cocoa beans.

Katjes looks to merge with CPK

Katjes says the merger would, ‘create a new confectionery heavyweight in France.’

Crystal Lindell

September 5, 2018

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Katjes International is in exclusive negotiations with CPK, a subsidiary from Eurazeo, about a possible merger.

Mount Franklin Foods acquires Hospitality Mints

Production of Hospitality Mints to remain in Boone, N.C.

Crystal Lindell

September 4, 2018

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Mount Franklin Foods, LLC — the parent company of Sunrise Confections, Azar Nut Company and Mount Franklin Nutritionals — has acquired North Carolina-based Hospitality Mints, LLC for an undisclosed sum.

Mintel: Americans embracing ready-to-eat popcorn

Total US retail sales of popcorn increased 32 percent in the last five years to reach an estimated $2.5 billion in 2017, with RTE growing 118 percent between 2012-17 to reach $1.1 billion.

Crystal Lindell

August 29, 2018

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Total US retail sales of popcorn increased 32 percent in the last five years to reach an estimated $2.5 billion in 2017, with RTE growing 118 percent between 2012-17 to reach $1.1 billion.