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Sara's Soiree: Sara Clair captures 72nd Kettle Award

Confectionery leaders hobknob at premier industry event.

August 15, 2017

The rain was coming down hard. Traffic was horrific. And it was hard to find the buses. But they came. Candy Industry’s 72nd Kettle Awards reception continues to be the premiere event of the U.S. confectionery industry and a powerful draw.

Method and moxie key for 72nd Kettle Award winner Sara Clair

Brown & Haley product development director's success lies in scientific method, drive.

Bernie Pacyniak

August 11, 2017

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It’s an impressive resume: Chocolatier; entrepreneur; political activist; consultant; new product developer; foundation chairman; industry volunteer; philanthropist. Of course, let’s not forget wife, mother and foodie.

Kettle Award shines on Sara Clair

Clair earns committee's recognition for work with Brown & Haley, Confectionery Foundation.

Bernie Pacyniak

May 24, 2017

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Sara Clair, director of product development for Brown & Haley, received the industry’s most prestigious award, the gleaming copper kettle.

Bringing joy

Kettle Award recipient Sara Clair brings passion, energy, joy to confectionery industry.

Bernie Pacyniak

May 24, 2017

Candy Industry’s 72nd Kettle Awards reception continues to be the premiere event of the U.S. confectionery industry and a powerful draw.

New inclusions, formulations help consumers maintain interest in toffee

Toffee sales decline, but confectioners hope traditional products, new twists will keep consumers coming back.

Alyse Thompson

October 17, 2016

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Made by caramelizing sugar or molasses with butter and allowing it to cool into slabs, toffee has provided decades of decadence to candy connoisseurs.

Brown & Haley appoints Ken Rosenberg as new U.S. sales director

July 9, 2014

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Brown & Haley has a new U.S. sales director and it’s someone who combines confectionery and specialty channel experience with sales and managerial expertise.

Brown and Haley Pierson Clair and President John Melin

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Brown & Haley promotes senior execs

Candy maker promotes Pierson Clair to vice chairman, John Melin to president.

Bernie Pacyniak

May 14, 2014

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Clair will become vice chairman but retain his position as chief executive officer, while Melin will take over as president and continue his duties as chief operating officer.

Washington State Gov. launches new Roca packaging in China

Trade mission provides official an opportunity to personally promote confection.

November 20, 2013

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Washington’s Governor Jay Inslee helped Brown & Haley launch its new packaging for its ROCA Buttercrunch in China last week while on a trade mission to the country.

Almond Roca Cream wine debuts

September 19, 2012

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Dessert wine part of company’s 100-year celebration

A Clair Choice

February 14, 2012

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Life-long confectionery veteran Pierson Clair was “thrilled” to receive Candy Industry’s 66th Kettle Award. His achievements, which include steering Brown & Haley toward double-digit growth and repealing a candy tax in Washington State, underscore his and the industry’s spirit.

Candy Industry Magazine

June 2019

The June 2019 issue features an interview with a natural candy color specialist, a look at how chocolate bar makers can stand out from the crowd, our global state of the candy industry, and more.

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