The Philippines Supreme Court (SC) has junked the petition of Mattel Inc., manufacturers of the Barbie and Ken dolls, which is contending that the logo of Filipino candy maker is confusingly silmilar to the theirs. The SC Third Division, in an 11-page decision penned by Associate Justice Associate

http://www.zibb.com/article/3771717/PHILIPPINES+SC+JUNKS+BARBIE+MAKER+S+PETITION+OVER+CANDY+CO+LOGO

Cadbury Schwepped Away (at Motley Fool)

News | www.fool.com | Jul 31, 2008

The candy maker reported first half net profits fell 38% after it spun off its soft drink division earlier this year, not surprising when the segment -- which included popular brands 7-Up, Snapple, Dr. Pepper, and Hawaiian Punch -- comprised 36% of 2007 revenues and 48% of its operating profit.

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2008/07/31/cadbury-schwepped-away.aspx

Hershey's 'Pure' Campaign Aims to Melt Hearts

News | www.brandweek.com | Jul 31, 2008

Candy maker's new effort tries to link its chocolate with emotions like happiness and simplicity. <a

http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/news-and-features/packaged-goods/e3i074bfb9c1a9902f7ef6977d7954a7bfb

Cadbury 1H profit falls after beverage spinoff (AP)

News | biz.yahoo.com | Jul 30, 2008

Cadbury 1H profit falls after beverage spinoff. - LONDON (AP) -- Cadbury PLC, the world's biggest maker of candy and other confections, reported a 38 percent fall in first-half earnings Wednesday following the spinoff of its North American soft drinks business.

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080730/britain_earns_cadbury.html?.v=3

The Hershey Company Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript (at Seeking Alpha)

News | seekingalpha.com | Jul 23, 2008

Good morning my name is Krystal and I'll be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to The Hershey Company second quarter 2008 results conference call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/86541-the-hershey-company-q2-2008-earnings-call-transcript?source=yahoo

Feel your bliss

News | www.foodprocessing.com | Jul 16, 2008

Hershey's Bliss Chocolate is a rich, creamy, bite-sized chocolate indulgence.

http://www.foodprocessing.com/articles/2008/259.html?CMP=ILC-rss

Hershey's Cocoa Classic Baking Contest Opens Across Pennsylvania; County Fairs Kick Off Individual Contests

Press Release | www.prnewswire.com | Jun 6, 2008

Over 110 fairs will offer cash prizes in two categories. Adults and youth may enter for the best cake concoction, and children ages 8-18 may enter the youth category for tastiest cookies, brownies or bars.

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/06-06-2008/0004828046&EDATE=

Kloeckner Haensel Processing

News | www.foodprocessing-technology.com | Feb 26, 2008

KHP supply confectionery processing equipment. This includes hard candy production equipment, milk candy and toffee making machines, jelly and fondant production equipment and the KHPS Sucroliner for candy production.

http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/contractors/industrial_ovens/kloeckner-haensel

A credit crunch in the chocolate market (at MarketWatch)

News | www.marketwatch.com | Oct 18, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - The ongoing credit crunch has hit mortgage lenders, housing builders, and big banks the past few months. Now, it appears it has spread to the chocolate market.

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/credit-crunch-chocolate-market/story.aspx?guid=%7BB1888041%2D63D6%2D419D%2D91AB%2DDA57C2FE9101%7D&siteid=yhoof