National Confectioners Association
Sweets and Snacks Expo attracts hundreds of new product entries
The recent Sweets & Snacks Expo in the US attracted a total of more than 300 entries for its much-anticipated new product awards, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory
Studies reveal chocolate’s prized status remains undimmed
The results of Cargill’s latest study showing that the majority of consumers in the US indulge in their favourite chocolate treats can come as little surprise.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
NCA president John Downs hails key return of 2021’s Sweets and Snacks Expo
The president and CEO of the US National Confectioners Association (NCA), John Downs, has expressed confidence in this week’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, as the nation continues to celebrate national candy month, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Preview: Sweets and Snacks Expo 2021
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, interviews Carly Schildhaus, public affairs manager of the National Confectioners Association on prospects for the 2021 Sweets and Snacks Expo
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets and Snacks final preparations gather pace for key showcase
Some of the biggest names in the confectionery sector are set to take centre stage at the Sweets and Snacks Expo, as a huge array of more than two years’ of products will be on show at the US event, writes Neill Barston.
Sweets and Snacks continues preparations for new Indianapolis venue
The US Sweets and Snacks Expo event is counting down towards the return of its key industry showcase, which for the first time in its history takes place in Indianapolis, marking two years since it was last held, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
NCA confirms awards and sessions for its State of the Industry event
The US-based National Confectioners Association’s annual State of the Industry Conference is set for a return next month in digital form, and is set to offer the sector plenty of inspiration for the sector in 2021.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Majority of US consumers set to mark Valentines Day with confectionery treats
Studies from the US-based National Confectioners Association have found that 86% of Americans will be marking Valentines Day this month with gifts of candy and chocolate, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
National Confectioners Association unveils latest future sector leaders
The US-based National Confectioners Association today announced the five confectionery industry professionals selected for the 2021 Future Leadership Programme, writes Neill Barston.
NCA reports majority of US set to celebrate Christmas season with confectionery
Research from the US-based National Confectioners Association has shown that 85% of Americans are intending to celebrate Christmas with confectionery and chocolate after a particularly challenging year, writes Neill Barston.
NCA confirms two senior appointments including new chief financial officer
Two key appointments have been made by the US-based National Confectioners Association, including Steve McCroddan becoming its chief financial officer, and Kyle Jordan joins as vice president of membership & meetings.
National Confectioners Association study reveals key pandemic consumer buying trends
The US-based National Confectioners Association has set out the second of its three-part insights-driven report series exploring the impact of coronavirus on consumer behaviour and seasonal and everyday confectionery sales, reports Neill Barston
Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, 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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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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