April 5, 2010
Askinosie Auctions First Liberian Chocolate
Askinosie Chocolate will auction a set of five single origin bars made with cocoa beans from Liberia to raise money…more
April 2, 2010
Callebaut Posts Revenue, Volume Jumps
Barry Callebaut AG notes its “robust growth” in the first six months of its 2009/2010 fiscal year results from its global expansion and chocolate outsourcing…more
April 2, 2010
Warrell To Use Classic Caramel
The Warrell Corp. is changing the name of its nostalgic caramel and candy business to Classic Caramel…more
April 2, 2010
Retail Consumer Traffic Slips
Monthly consumer shopping trips declined four percent year-on-year by February across all channels…more
April 1, 2010
Lloyd's Of London Insures Butterfinger
Nestlé USA, Inc. has secured a $1Million insurance policy on its Butterfinger bars…more
April 1, 2010
Sugarfree Ring Pops Debut
A sugarfree version of Bazooka Candy Brands’ top-selling Ring Pop is now available.…more
April 1, 2010
George W. Bush To Speak At NACS
Former President George W. Bush is the scheduled speaker for the closing general session of the Atlanta NACS show in October…more
April 1, 2010
American Licorice Debuts Natural Vines
Natural Vines, premium soft licorice twists made without artificial flavors and preservatives, are new from the American Licorice Co…more
April 1, 2010
Frito-Lay Promotes Compostable Bags
Promoting its new 100 percent compostable SunChips bags, Frito-Lay North America, Inc. is partnering with the U.S. Composting Council and Earth 911 for a campaign…more
March 31, 2010
Walgreens Cleared For Reade Acquisition
Walgreen Co. has been granted regulatory clearance for its acquisition of Duane Reade Holdings, Inc…more
March 31, 2010
Dollar General Promotes Two
Dollar General Corp. has promoted John Flanigan to executive vice-president of global supply chain and Bob Ravener to executive…more
March 31, 2010
Snickers Brand Turns 80
The Snickers Brand turns 80 this year, according to Mars Chocolate North America…more
March 31, 2010
Nestlé Expands Middle East Operations
Nestlé SA has opened a packaging facility for imported Mackintosh’s Quality Street chocolates in Dubai’s TechnoPark, with plans to begin…more
March 31, 2010
Retailers Address Employment Practices
Retailers are focused on improving their competitive positions through grooming talent in-house, according to a comprehensive survey from…more
March 30, 2010
Export Extravaganza Deadline Set
April 9 is the deadline for exhibitors to confirm their participation in the NCA’s 2010 SWEETS & SNACKS EXPO Export Extravaganza Exhibit…more
March 30, 2010
Sparse Rain Brings Low Cocoa Yield
An 8.6 percent decline in cocoa production is expected during the 2010 mid-crop season…more
March 30, 2010
USDA Seeks Food Safety Input
To improve its food safety protocols, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking comment on new proposed measures…more
March 30, 2010
Candy Sales To Grow This Easter
Candy sales for Easter 2010 are expected to grow 3.2 percent, reaching $2.2 billion, and accounting for 15.7 percent of…more
March 29, 2010
Selection Drives C-Store Loyalty
Product mix is the most-cited reason consumers choose to shop at one c-store rather than another, according to a recent survey…more
March 29, 2010
Organic, Natural Market Grows
Growth in sales of 20 percent is expected in the natural and organic food and beverage sector from 2010 to 2012…more
