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NCA shares top consumer trends on the eve of Sweets & Snacks Expo
With the doors set to open on this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo event in Chicago tomorrow, organisers have highlighted major trends for the remainder of 2022, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
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
Sweets and Snacks Expo confirms key insights programme for Chicago event
Organisers of the Sweets and Snacks Expo have confirmed an extended programme of education and insights for its 2022 edition, as it celebrates its 25th edition, writes Neill Barston.
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 research finds 91% of Americans set to celebrate Easter with confectionery
A diverse range of confectionery treats will be shared across 91% of homes in the US this Easter, according to latest research from the country’s National Confectionery Association (NCAI), reports, Neill Barston.
State of the Industry event shines a light on confectionery success
For the past few days in Florida, the US confectionery sector has gathered to celebrate its resilience in the face of challenging times on a global level.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
US State of Treating report 2022 reveals boost for chocolate and candy sales
Key findings from the National Confectioners Association’s annual State of Treating report revealed US chocolate sales rose 9.2% to $16.7 billion in 2021, as other segments grew even higher, up 14.5% to $9.1 billion, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, 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.
Registration opens for US Sweets and Snacks Expo 25th anniversary event
Organisers of the Sweets and Snacks Expo have officially opened registration for this year’s event, as it returns to Chicago in celebration of its 25th anniversary edition, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
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 expresses confidence in the US Christmas confectionery season
The US-based National Confectioners Association has expressed confidence in the country’s traditionally strong Christmas confectionery market, with hopes for further market recovery across the festive season, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
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
Halloween confectionery spending increases in US, as spooky season gathers momentum
Latest studies on US pre Halloween chocolate and candy sales have seen a notable upturn, with sales reaching $324 million, up by 48% against the same time period in 2020, and rising 59.8% compared with two years ago, writes Neill Barston.