Rock of ages: Richardson Brands carves out nostalgic niche as rock candy manufacturer

Richardson poised to take advantage of production capacity through branded, contract manufacturing, private label segments.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 9, 2016

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For something that's so simple and pure, producing rocky isn't, but Richardson Brands is doing it.

Barry Callebaut to acquire Mondelez chocolate production facility, produce certain Mondelez products

Mondelez to make $65M investment in a global R&D, quality network.

September 23, 2016

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Barry Callebaut will acquire the Halle, Belgium, chocolate production facility belonging to Mondelez to expand its production capabilities. The two companies will enter into a long-term agreement for the supply of an additional 30,000 tonnes of liquid chocolate per year.

Koch of Morley's Candy Co. finds sweet sailing in confectionery industry, wins Kettle Award

Mike Koch navigates industry by charting a course that integrates automation, quality control, industry involvement

September 21, 2016

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Kettle Award aside, Koch says being in the position of overseeing expansion in manufacturing, and watching the company grow, makes the sailing truly sweet.

Nestlé announces $31-million expansion to Ohio quality assurance center

Facility in Dublin, Ohio, features microbiology lab, renovated chemistry lab

Alyse Thompson

August 19, 2016

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A Nestlé official says a $31-million expansion to its Quality Assurance Center in Dublin, Ohio, will help the company continue to anticipate and exceed food quality and safety standards.

2021 Candy State of the Industry

On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

Seasonal Candy Trends in a Post-Pandemic World

Seasonal candy continues to drive innovation and growth in the industry, and candymakers are tapping into that potentially more than ever before. While the focus on traditional fall and winter holidays remains strong, candy companies are creating more products for non-traditional celebrations during other times of the years, and they are marketing them in exciting new ways to reach consumers both in-store and online.

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Rock of ages: Richardson Brands carves out nostalgic niche as rock candy manufacturer

Barry Callebaut to acquire Mondelez chocolate production facility, produce certain Mondelez products

Koch of Morley's Candy Co. finds sweet sailing in confectionery industry, wins Kettle Award

Nestlé announces $31-million expansion to Ohio quality assurance center

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