Publications

Confectionery Foundation Announces Candy Factory Tour Map

The Confectionery Foundation of the National Confectioners Association announces a new online map of candy factory outlet stores and candy factory tours showcasing great American-made treats. Visit ConfectionLink.org/plan-trip and enter your zip code to discover more than 120 destinations across the United States. “This interactive map provides the opportunity to...
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Announcing The Top 100 Global Confectionery Companies

Chocolate! Caramel! Truffles! Chewy! Chances are the companies that create some of your favorite confection flavors and textures are on Candy Industry Magazine’s list of Top 100 Candy Companies in the World. Read the delicious article by Editor-in-chief Bernie Pacyniak...
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Pinterest vs Twitter – which flies farther?

According to Janice Jucker, co-owner of Houston-based Three Brothers Bakery, social media provides the word-of-mouth recognition and recommendation platform humans love and businesses need. Visual delivers impact that words alone do not. Read why Pins promote your brand 100 times better than Tweets. Click here to enjoy our Confectionlink boards...
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How is Chocolate Made?

By: David A. Stuart Ph.D. Food & Nutrient Impact, LLC     It’s no mystery that most people love chocolate, whether it’s milk or dark chocolate.  But when people are asked “What is % cacao?” or “What is the difference between milk or dark chocolate?” they may be less certain.  So...
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