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National Confectioners Association confirms Sweets and Snacks cancellation over coronavirus

After weeks of closely monitoring developments surrounding coronavirus, organisers of this year’s Sweets and Snacks show in Chicago have cancelled the event for 2020. Neill Barston reports

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

NCA president John Downs calls for urgent small business support amid coronavirus outbreak

The US-based National Confectioners Association President and CEO John Downs has highlighted the urgent need to support businesses in surviving the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

National Confectioners Association moves to create US national candy month

The US-based National Confectioners Association has revealed plans to created a ‘national candy month’ at its annual State of the Industry Conference, celebrating the significance of the sector.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability

NCA results show majority of consumers set to buy confectionery for Valentine’s Day

According to research from the US-based National Confectioners Association, 87% of consumers across the country say they’re planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day by sharing a gift of chocolate or candy.

National Confectioners Association offers tips for Halloween treats

With families soon looking to plan trick-or-treating events, the National Confectioners Association (NCA) is keeping consumers in mind with Halloween Central, a digital resource offering a variety of tools to help understand the unique role that chocolate and candy have to offer.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products

NCA calls for specialist speakers at Sweets and Snacks Expo 2020

Organisers of the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, US, are seeking thought leaders to provide show attendees with unique insights, trend forecasts and solutions at next year’s trade fair.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability

NCA creates national candy month digital resource hub

The US-based National Confectioners Association (NCA) has launched National Candy Month Central, a digital hub for a broad range of market facts about chocolate, candy, gum and mints.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging

Sweets and Snacks Expo honours the best global confectionery ranges

An array of creative confectionery and snacks items were placed under the spotlight for the new product awards at this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, US.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products

Barry Callebaut completes major $30 million investment in north American facilities

Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut, has completed several expansion investments totalling $30 million in three of its North American facilities.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability