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Member News
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Madelaine Chocolate Co. Announces Collab with Sesame Street in 2026 »
New York, NY - (FOR RELEASE– December 9, 2025) - The Madelaine Chocolate Company , one of America’s most trusted family-ow...
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Art Greenberg of Union Confectionery Machinery Co. Passed Away »
Arthur “Art” Greenberg passed away on November 25, 2025, at age 90. He spent his career in his family’s business, Union Co...
Friday, November 21, 2025
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During a recent move, Lillie Mae Chocolates in Marshalltown uncovered unexpected historical documents tucked inside a vint...
Friday, November 21, 2025
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...
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Industry News
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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