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Member News
46 minutes ago
Lillie Mae Chocolates discovers 125-year-old military documents inside candy box »
During a recent move, Lillie Mae Chocolates in Marshalltown uncovered unexpected historical documents tucked inside a vint...
53 minutes ago
Watson’s Candy Serving Favorite Recipes for 93 Years »
Watson’s Candy of Walpole, Massachusetts has been bringing joy to its community since 1932—because, as they say, “chocolat...
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Painted Turtle Chocolatier is looking forward to Small Business Saturday »
With the holidays approaching, RCI candy maker member Painted Turtle Chocolatier of Osseo, Minnesota, encourages shopper...
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Birnn Chocolates of Vermont Receives 2025 Spirit of the ADA Award »
South Burlington, VT — November 2025 — Birnn Chocolates of Vermont has been honored with the 2025 Spirit of the ADA Award...
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Geraldine Cox of Dorothy Cox Chocolates Has Passed Away »
Longtime RCI member Geraldine Cox, 84, of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Geraldine was the w...
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Industry News
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Candy Hall of Fame Now Accepting 2026 Nominations »
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Nov. 12, 2025) – The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) is now accepting nominations for th...
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a ban on FD&C Red No. 3, commonly used in confections, citing th...
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Press Release
Friday, September 12, 2025
RCI Candy Convention Debuts in 2026 with a New Name »
SPRINGFIELD, MO – September 12, 2025 – Retail Confectioners International (RCI) is proud to announce the debut of the...
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Chuck Phelan Named Recipient of RCI’s 2025 Henry J. Bornhofft Award »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RCI Board President Jeffery Smith of Peterbrooke Chocolatier presents Chuck Phelan of Barry C...
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