Articles by Abigail Watt

Lindt & Sprüngli has announced upcoming management changes, including CEO Ernst Tanner's transition to executive chairman in October.

Lindt & Sprüngli announces changes to group management

Ernst Tanner, group ceo, will transition to executive chairman in October.

August 31, 2016

The group recently announced new appointments to its group management, including a change in ceo and the transfer of many responsibilities to a younger generation of experienced executives within the group.

The Hershey Co. using digital platform to improve transparency

Increased transparency could help boost consumer trust in large companies.

Abigail Watt

August 24, 2016

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As transparency becomes an increasingly important staple of the food industry, companies like The Hershey Co. are turning to digital platforms to spread information. To that end, Hershey has been heavily involved in the development of the newly-launched SmartLabel platform.

Salazon Chocolate Co.'s new chocolate bar will be infused with pumpkin beer by Flying Dog Brewery.

Pumpkin Beer Chocolate Bar

Salazon Chocolate Co., Eldersburg, Md.

Abigail Watt

August 17, 2016

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We've all seen chocolate paired with wine, but chocolate with craft beer? Salazon Chocolate Co. says, why not?

India's FSSAI recently proposed allowing vegetable oil in chocolate.

India proposes allowing vegetable oil in chocolate

Draft amendments to the Food Safety and Standard Regulations will allow up to 5 percent of vegetable fats that are not cocoa butter.

Abigail Watt

August 17, 2016

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India's growing chocolate market might grow a little bit quicker.

Sonoma Brands launches SMASHMALLOW

The incubator seeks to shake up candy industry with new on-the-go snack.

Abigail Watt

August 10, 2016

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Marshmallow lovers, get ready for a new on-the-go treat.

Nielsen's latest Consumer Confidence Index shows optimism in the United States, steady scores worldwide.

Nielsen: U.S. consumers confident, but packaged goods still experiencing slower growth

The United States confidence score rose three points to 111, compared to the global score of 98.

Abigail Watt

August 10, 2016

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Recently released data from Nielsen's Consumer Confidence Index shows relatively stable global confidence, with the United States gaining more confidence in the second quarter.

Jelly Belly launches a new Finding Dory collection based on the Disney/PIXAR film.

Jelly Belly Finding Dory Collection

Jelly Belly Candy Co., Fairfield, Calif.

Abigail Watt

August 10, 2016

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Keep an eye out for Jelly Belly's newest collection, made especially for Disney/PIXAR fans.

KIND recently published the added sugar content of its products online.

KIND publishes added sugar content of products online

The publication comes two years before the deadline set by the FDA.

Abigail Watt

August 10, 2016

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For the first time, KIND has published the added sugar content of more than 60 snacks across its portfolio online.

Seattle Chocolate Co.'s jcoco sales go toward donating fresh food to food banks across the country.

Candy can make the world a better place

Seattle Chocolate Co. shows us how much impact a little social awareness can have.

Abigail Watt

August 10, 2016

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Ever since I've gotten myself more entangled in the world of candy, I've been repeatedly humbled and awed by the lengths to which this industry goes to create lasting social and global impact.