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Brian Kito of Fugetsu-Do making mochi

Fugetsu-Do’s Brian Kito

In Conversations

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

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

Candy Wrappers – Sweets & Snacks Expo 2017

In Sweets

The National Confectioners Association’s 2017 Sweets & Snack Expo took place May 22-24 in Chicago. Convention attendance broke all records, bringing together 800 confectionery and snack exhibitors and more than 17,000 attendees from 90 different countries. A world class event, … READ MORE