Spangler Candy Company of Bryan, Ohio, has acquired two iconic candy brands – Sweethearts and NECCO Wafers. The company obtained brands and equipment after a series of transactions precipitated by the New England Confectionery Company (NECCO) bankruptcy earlier this year. “Sweethearts and Necco Wafers are iconic brands with rich hundred-year-plus histories. These are perfect…(Read More)
National Confectioners Association (NCA) President and CEO John Downs has announced the promotion of three key senior leaders that will unlock operational efficiency and effectiveness, bolster the membership value proposition, and continue to enhance the organization’s advocacy, communications, industry affairs, and regulatory support for the 620 manufacturers, suppliers and brokers that are members of…(Read More)
Selecting the accompaniments for an array of cheese is an important as the cheese selection itself. Crackers should complement a cheese, and not overpower; the perfect savory cracker needs to enhance the eating experience. British artisan bakery, Peter’s Yard, is encouraging specialty retailers to try its award-winning sourdough crispbread, especially Pink Peppercorn, which…(Read More)
By Lorrie Baumann The Maine Crisp Company’s Cranberry Almond Crisps earned a bronze Sofi Award this year in their creator’s first entry into the cracker category for the Specialty Food Association’s annual competition honoring innovative specialty foods. The Cranberry Almond Crisps are a creation of Karen Getz, The Maine Crisp Company co…(Read More)
Wisconsin makes un-brie-lievable history by creating the World’s Largest Cheeseboard, officially setting a new Guinness World Record® title. The showstopper took over an entire street in downtown Madison, displaying over two tons of Wisconsin’s finest cheeses from across the state, topping the previous European record holder by over 1,000 pounds…(Read More)
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