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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
Latest NCA report highlights importance of the multi-billion US confectionery sector
The National Confectioners Association has unveiled a new report revealing the essential role confectionery manufacturing plays in delivering dozens of thousands of US jobs, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
NCA welcomes June as America’s national candy month
The US-based National Confectioners Association has declared that June is National Candy Month, encouraging consumers to go out and enjoy their favourite treats as conditions amid the pandemic begin to improve, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
NCA welcomes key vaccine progress ahead of Sweets and Snacks Expo
Organisers of the US 2021 Sweets and Snacks Expo have reported key progress in hosting June’s event, with enhanced safety precautions key amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA’s research reveals key Easter confectionery treating trends
A majority of those celebrating Easter next weekend will share a gift of chocolate and candy to celebrate the season, according to the US-based National Confectioners Association’s latest seasonal review, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA projects hope for confectionery markets with its State of Treating report
A major upturn in online trading for US confectionery companies was highlighted among the key findings revealed in the National Confectioners Association’s annual State of Treating report, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability