March 10, 2010
Cocoa Speculators Under Fire
Commodity market sources have denounced claims by some European chocolate manufacturers that speculators drove up the cost of cocoa…more
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March 10, 2010
Commodity market sources have denounced claims by some European chocolate manufacturers that speculators drove up the cost of cocoa…more
March 10, 2010
Six chocolate bars will join Godiva Chocolatier, Inc.’s Tablet line in 2010, building on the success of its premium business…more
March 10, 2010
Registering a 0.3 percent increase, Tasty Baking Co.’s fourth quarter sales reached $43.9 million for the period ended December 26, 2009. The company says its modest results are based on costs it incurred from transitioning to a new manufacturing fa…more
March 10, 2010
Frugal shopping behaviors brought on by the economic downturn are expected to have a strong continued effect on the market…more
March 9, 2010
Shifting production to its Troy, OH, facility by 2011, ConAgra Foods, Inc. now plans to close the North Carolina factory…more
March 9, 2010
Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. is offering consumers a chance to win free Ghirardelli Squares and a trip to one of four famous cities in its new Million Moments of Timeless Pleasure sweepstakes…more
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Celebrating his tenth year buying candy for grocer Giant Eagle, Inc., Tim Tackett is busier than he’s ever been…more
As candy retailers and suppliers explore sites such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, they are realizing their impact on brand awareness and company credibility…more
Candy & Snack TODAY visited with suppliers showcasing their newest products at the 12th annual Sweet Brazil expo…more
To a packed room of specially invited small to mid-size manufacturers, Paul Minger, category manager, confections, Walgreen Co., candidly revealed…more
The importance of the front-end checkout area has become even more important for retailers in recent years…more
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