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Ferrero opens distribution center in Pennsylvania

Facility to create 375 jobs by the end of 2020.

November 19, 2019

Ferrero has officially opened a new distribution center in Jonestown, Pa. that’s designed to support the company’s organic growth and integration of new brands.

2019 PMCA highlights sugar crystallization, cocoa production

Annual conference set for April 8-10 in Lancaster, Pa.

March 20, 2019

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The PMCA program will include live demonstrations, audience tasting samples, a supplier exhibition and plenty of networking opportunities

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.

Siblings propel family-owned Edward Marc Brands to success

Innovative product launches, close Costco partnership helps Pittsburgh-based company continue to evolve

Bernie Pacyniak

May 22, 2018

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Co-CEO Chris Edwards, coo brother Mark and executive v.p. sister Dana answer the door when opportunity comes knocking.

Edward Marc Brands partners with Pittsburgh Steelers’ minority owner to expand retail arm

Thomas and Alba Tull’s investment will expand Milk Shake Factory to 25 stores within three years.

Bernie Pacyniak

March 14, 2018

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Pittsburgh-based Edward Marc Brands has partnered with Thomas Tull, founder of Legendary Entertainment and minority owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and his wife, Alba, to expand its retail arm — The Milk Shake Factory — from two to 25 stores during the next three years.

Wolfgang Candy rebrands as Wolfgang Confectioners

Pennsylvania-based company to focus on co-manufacturing.

Alyse Thompson

January 17, 2018

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Pennsylvania-based Wolfgang Candy has rebranded as Wolfgang Confectioners, marking a shift in focus from producing consumer products to co-manufacturing.

John ‘Jack’ Asher of Asher’s Chocolates passes away

Former co-chairman was 83.

Alyse Thompson

August 31, 2017

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John L. Asher Jr., former co-chairman of Souderton, Pa.-based Asher’s Chocolate Co., has passed away. He was 83.

The Chocolate Moonshine Co.: Fudge so good, it should be illegal

Available in 33 varieties, these artisan fudge bars look and taste like elongated truffles filled with ganache.

Bernie Pacyniak

November 12, 2015

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The making of good moonshine typically requires a copper kettle, quality ingredients and a tested recipe, preferably one that’s been a family secret for years.

Sharing a secret: Patrick Huffman's former job may surprise you

The presdient and coo of The Warrell Corp. had a quite a ride before getting into the candy making business.

Bernie Pacyniak

September 12, 2013

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When I had the chance to break bread with Patrick Huffman, we talked. And talked. This year's 68th Kettle Award recipient is a great storyteller.

Sweet Gravitas: Patrick Huffman, of the Warrell Corp. and winner of Candy Industry's Kettle Award, gives an inside look at his company

Huffman's straightforward, no-nonsense directive has helped the Warrell Corp. flourish.

September 9, 2013

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Huffman learned that the slowest plant walks can be the most important ones, particularly when it comes to viewing what employees, as well as supervisors are doing. Of course, it not just a matter of observing what’s going on; it’s the follow-through that’s even more important.

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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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