Nestlé USA Removing Artificial Flavors and Colors
Nestlé USA has announced that it will remove all artificial flavors and FDA-certified colors from Nestlé chocolate candy sold in the United States. Doreen Ida, President of Nestlé USA Confections and Snacks, says that by the end of 2015 the … READ MORE
Chewing Gum Beneficial in Reducing Bacteria
According to a recent study published in the journal PLOS One, chewing sugarless gum on a daily basis may contribute to a long-term reduction of bacteria in the mouth. Researchers from the University of Groningen and Wrigley found that chewing … READ MORE
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Candy Wrappers – Sweets & Snacks Expo 2016
In Sweets
The National Confectioners Association’s 2016 Sweets & Snack Expo in Chicago was over 4 acres of 720 confectionery and snack exhibitors and 16,000 attendees from 90 different countries. Here’s our overview. … READ MORE
Fugetsu-Do’s Brian Kito
In 1903, confectioner Brian Kito’s family opened Fugetsu-Do Sweet Shop in the Little Tokyo enclave in Los Angeles, California. Just like the neighborhood, Fugetsu-Do endured the forced relocation of Japanese-Americans during World War II, the 1992 Los Angeles riots, and economic downturns. The shop’s struggles and, ultimately … READ MORE
