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National Confectioners Association backs US Halloween festivities
With Halloween around the corner, the US-based National Confectioners Association (NCA) has released figures that show sales of seasonal candy have increased 12% in the build-up to the key spooky seasonal celebration, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Sustainability
Halloween special: National Confectioners Association on major US celebration plans
Confectionery Production speaks exclusively to Carly Schildhaus, public affairs manager of the National Confectioners Association, on how the sector has coped with the pandemic, market trends, celebration plans, and prospects for a new venue for the Sweets and Snacks Expo for 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana, US. Neill Barston reports
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Mars delivers digital Treat Town app for Halloween celebrations
Mars Wrigley has unveiled its Treat Town digital app for mobile phones to help families celebrate Halloween in an innovative, socially distanced way amid the coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Ferrero’s latest sustainability report targets 50% carbon footprint cuts
The Ferrero Group has released its 11th sustainability report, revealing several key pledges including targeting a 50% carbon footprint from its global operations by 2030, reports Neill Barston
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Schubert prepares to unveil live demos at Pack Expo Connects event
German-based global packaging brand Schubert has unveiled plans for its appearance at Pack Expo Connects virtual event, revealing its latest series of industry equipment and systems.
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Sweets & Snacks Expo set to relocate for its return in summer 2021
For the first time in its history of over 20 years, the Sweets & Snacks Expo is set to move from Chicago, and will be hosted next summer at at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, US, reports Neill Barston
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Confectionery sales gain a supernatural boost ahead of this weekend’s Halloween festivities
Ever since watching the Halloween celebrations featuring in Steven Spielberg’s ET as a kid, I’ve been fascinated by the lengths that some will go to mark this key annual extravaganza heralding the long, dark nights of winter.
Chocosuisse reports 20% drop in turnover for Swiss chocolate makers amid the pandemic
The association of Swiss chocolate manufacturers’, Chocosuisse, has reported the sector has suffered a 20% year-on-year drop in turnover for the second quarter of 2020, due to businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Palsgaard study finds consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable ingredients
A key industry study has found that the majority of consumers are willing to pay more for food and drink ranges, including within confectionery, that contain sustainably produced ingredients, reports Neill Barston
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Focus: Mettler-Toledo enhances checkweighing system targeting faster processing
Developing inspection systems that fulfil manufacturers’ key goals of speed and efficiency in operating time is particularly demanding for equipment specialists. As Mettler-Toledo explains, it has responded for the need to upgrade systems, as it reveals to Confectionery Production about two of its lines
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Prestat chocolates confirms parent group president Riccardo Illy receives Royal Warrant
UK premium chocolate brand Prestat has confirmed that Riccardo Illy, chairman of the Polo del Gusto sub-holding of the Illy Group, has been appointed with the confectionery company’s long-cherished Royal Warrant to serve Queen Elizabeth II, writes Neill Barston.
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GNT extends colouring series with new fiesta pink variety for chocolate
The Netherlands-based GNT group has extended its Exberry micronised powder series with a new beetroot pink shade to its existing portfolio, reports Neill Barston
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Mondelēz International appoints Robert Perkins as its first global diversity and inclusion officer
Global confectionery and snacks group Mondelēz International has appointed Robert Perkins as its first Global Diversity & Inclusion Officer, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ingredient focus: Generation Z driving continued momentum in the sector’s macadamia nut useage
As consumer habits continue to change amid the pandemic, Generation Z are demanding something different, and as Australian Macadamia, representing growers in the country, explains to Confectionery Production that it is well placed to meet rising expectations around health, convenience, uniqueness and the environment
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