News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
Halloween is candy’s biggest holiday, and candy corn is at the center of it. ConfectioneryNews caught up with Peter Goldman, head of seasonal and Brach’s at Ferrara, to talk strategy, trends and good ol’ candy history.
Salon du Chocolat 2019
Following a selection and evaluation process of 223 cocoa samples submitted from 55 countries, 50 entrants were shortlisted for the 2019 Edition of the International Cocoa Awards (ICA), held this year at the Salon du Chocolat in Paris.
Halloween 2019
Leading up to October 31, Hershey joined Rubie’s Costumes and The Addams Family movie to create a digital one-stop-shop called Halloween Headquarters. We got the scoop from Brad Santanna, the candy maker’s digital commerce lead.