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Sweets & Snacks Expo 2023 preview
Editor Neill Barston speaks to Carly Schildhaus, senior public affairs manager for the National Confectioners Association about the prospects for this year’s final show in Chicago, before the event is set to move to other US cities from next year. We discuss key trends and the return of its supplier showcase amid an action-packed event
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
NCA president and CEO John Downs shoots for the moon ahead of Sweets and Snacks Expo
The State of the Industry Conference in Miami, organised by the National Confectioners Association, proved an exceptionally revealing event, showcasing continued growth for the US industry, as editor Neill Barston discovers meeting John Downs, the organisation’s president and CEO
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Hawaiian Host Group’s Ed Schultz gains NCA advocate of the year accolade
The National Confectioners Association has named Ed Schultz, president and CEO of confectionery and snacking business Hawaiian Host Group, as its 2023 Advocate of the Year, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
State of the Industry Conference reaches for the stars
This week has proved an exceptionally busy one for the magazine, topped off by reporting from the National Confectioners Association’s State of the Industry Event which took place in Miami, Florida.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Festive NCA report reveals non-chocolate confectionery remains key seller
A key Christmas report from the NCA has revealed that non-chocolate candy is a consumer favourite during prosperous, inflationary and pandemic times, writes Neill Barston.
Breaking: NCA offers safety reassurance after consumer study claiming cadmium risks in chocolate
The National Confectioners Association has moved to offer reassurances over product safety in response to a US study alleging potentially harmful levels of cadmium and lead are present in dark chocolate confectionery, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA’s John Downs projects a frighteningly good Halloween season
John Downs, The National Confectioners Association president and CEO, has welcomed prospects for this year’s Halloween celebrations, which are primed for a strong performance from the sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Exclusive: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2022 review
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production magazine, reviews this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, with exclusive interviews with Barry Callebaut, Ferrara, Haribo, National Confectioners Association, Freedom Mallows and PS8.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks show gears up for 25th anniversary celebrations
Now celebrating its 25th year, Sweets & Snacks Expo returns to its spiritual home of Chicago this month. Neill Barston speaks to the NCA organising team behind the influential confectionery extravaganza ahead of the 2022 event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
National Confectioners Association joins with WCF to tackle cocoa-linked deforestation
A major environmental initiative has been put forward between the National Confectioners Association (NCA) and the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) in forging policy principles to deliver mandatory due diligence in the US to help tackle deforestation within cocoa supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA names Lee Anne Pirrello as vice president of membership and engagement
The US-based National Confectioners Association has confirmed that Lee Anne Pirrello has joined its staff as its new vice president of member value and engagement strategy.
National Confectioners Association confirms latest intake for its Future Leadership Programme
The US-based National Confectioners Association has confirmed the latest eight-strong line-up for its 2022 class of its Future Leadership Programme, supporting the next generation of industry professionals, writes Neill Barston.
NCA names president of Nassau Candy Distributors, Barry Rosenbaum, as its new chair of trustees
The US-based National Confectioners Association’s board of trustees on Tuesday, unveiled its new chairman, Barry Rosenbaum, president of Nassau Candy Distributors, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Global Halloween celebrations gather pace with a frighteningly strong array of treats this season
Frighteningly fantastic final preparations are coming together for this year’s Halloween celebrations this weekend, with events and limited edition confectionery set to form part of events around the world writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability