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Hershey Canada to send new Reese’s Pieces candy into space

Candy will break the Earth’s atmosphere with help from high-altitude balloon.

January 22, 2019

Hershey Canada Inc. hopes its newest twist on Reese’s Pieces will have a reception that’s out of this world — literally. Taking off from the Mojave Desert in California, Reese's Pieces Peanut Candy will go beyond the Earth's atmosphere Jan. 26.

Candara gets its own brand with the iBar

Melissa Thibeault, Candara’s controller, details what it’s like to bring a chocolate bar from conception to market.

Crystal Lindell

April 21, 2016

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The iBar is Melissa Thibeault’s baby. The Candara controller has been working on the fruit and chocolate bar since 2012.

Quebec’s Chocolate Scene

In-depth profiles from Candara, Laura Secord, ChocoStyle Int’l and Morris National provide insight into the confectionery scene in this French-Canadian province.

Crystal Lindell

April 21, 2016

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Candy Industry Magazine recently coordinated a trip to the province with help from Virgilio Rubini, president of ChocoStyle Int’l. While there we also got the chance to visit Laura Secord, Candara, and Morris National’s gift basket business.

Morris National’s Gift Basket strategy

Lorraine Koshman, the company's gift basket guru, shares the secret to creating the perfect collections of sweets and treats for the holidays.

Crystal Lindell

April 21, 2016

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Lorraine Koshman doesn’t get much sleep at night. The Morris National v. p. is in charge of the company’s Canadian gift basket division and her mind is always coming up with new ideas.

Laura Secord comes home to Canada

Five years after bringing Laura Secord back to a Canadian-owned company, CEO Jean Leclerc talks about how his family’s company is working to revitalize and grown the brand.

Crystal Lindell

April 21, 2016

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It’s been five years since Jean Leclerc’s family bought the Laura Secord brand from Gordon Brothers LLC of Boston.

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Hershey acquires iconic Canadian candy maker Allan Candy Co.

Deal extends Hershey’s Sweets & Refreshment manufacturing capacity in North America, adds famous Canadian confectionery brands to the Hershey portfolio.

Crystal Lindell

December 4, 2014

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The Allan Candy Co. is well known across Canada for its iconic confectionery brands, including Allan, Big Foot, Hot Lips and Laces.

Pathways Toward Chocolate Sustainability

The candy and confectionery industry continues to refine the various approaches that can lead to increased sustainability across the board. In this webinar Brad Kintzer, Chief Chocolate Maker, TCHO, will outline how his company has driven sustainability changes through initiatives to improve overall product quality.

Food Safety Summit

The 25th annual Food Safety Summit is the industry's premier event connecting food safety professionals throughout the supply chain with timely, actionable information and practical solutions to improve food safety! Learn about the most recent outbreaks, contaminants, and regulations from leading subject matter experts. Evaluate the most effective solutions with interactive exhibits from leading suppliers. Connect and network with a community of food safety professionals throughout the supply chain.

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Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

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Items Tagged with 'Canadian candy company'

ARTICLES

Hershey Canada to send new Reese’s Pieces candy into space

Candara gets its own brand with the iBar

Quebec’s Chocolate Scene

Morris National’s Gift Basket strategy

Laura Secord comes home to Canada

Hershey acquires iconic Canadian candy maker Allan Candy Co.

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