CEO Corner

Over the past two weeks, I’ve been reading in the New York Times about a scheme by many Central and Eastern European countries to take advantage of the billions of dollars given by the European Union in agricultural subsidies each…

Confectionery manufacturers are coming to Washington, D.C., to unwrap the issues that matter to the companies that make Americans’ favorite great tasting treats. We represent the full confectionery industry: from large, global brands to small and mid-sized companies, which are…

There are many things that evoke happy memories during the summer months. Across the country, summers are filled with barbecues and baseball, trips to the pool or the beach, fireworks and lightning bugs – and so much more. There are…

The winter holidays are a special time of year for the chocolate and candy industry. From hanging candy canes on Christmas trees to gifting fine chocolate, celebrating the season with the products we represent is an annual tradition in many American households….

This week, I was honored to address a group of global industry leaders at the annual CHOCOVISION conference in Davos, Switzerland. What follows is an excerpt from my speech to more than 200 delegates representing senior executives and key stakeholders…