In my opinion we don't necessarily follow the trends because sometimes in stressful times people look for a sweet treat, and it is a relatively inexpensive treat.

We try to make candy with all the rigor and the professionalism of a public company but with the heart and the vitality of a private company, ... Business Unusual.

We believe in cross-training our people so that they have an understanding of what an issue is, and what goes on in another department, ... And we think that this cross-training not only makes them perform their job better, but also gives them a company-wide view.

I think there's a natural argument between the tongue and the teeth. I barely ever get there without biting.

The challenges are there, but there has not been a proven commitment from the administration that whoever takes the job is going to have 100 percent support.