John Downs
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
State of Treating Report reveals US confectionery sales of $42.6 billion
The president and CEO of the National Confectioners Association, John Downs, offered an inspiring keynote address to launch this year’s State of the Industry Conference, as figures reveal the category topped $42.6 billion in sales last year, reports Neill Barston.
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Key confectionery leaders to explore sector goals at NCA’s State of the Industry Conference
US confectionery leaders are set to assemble in Miami this weekend for the National Confectioners Association’s State of the Industry Conference, placing a critical spotlight on this year’s major market trends and developments, reports Neill Barston.
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National Confectioners Association confirms leadership award winners
The National Confectioners Association and has confirmed winners of its 2023 Confectionery Leadership Awards: Target’s Tiffany Trombley, director of seasonal candy and snacks; and Sam’s Club’s Todd Budzinski, senior director of merchandising, candy and commercial bread.
Valentine’s season set for $4 billion confectionery market boost
It seems latest research from the National Confectioners Association has found that US consumers are still in very much in love with confectionery, as 92% of Americans expected to celebrate Valentines with chocolate and candy, reports Neill Barston.
NCA confirms 2023 future industry leadership programme intake
The National Confectioners Association has confirmed its latest intake of six confectionery industry professionals selected for the 2023 Future Leadership Programme, representing a broad cross-section of the sector, reports Neill Barston.
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Exclusive: Global Halloween confectionery celebrations taken to a supernaturally fine new level
Global celebrations for Halloween will be kicked-off in ghoulishly fine fashion this evening, with a host of confectionery playing its traditional central role in festivities around the world, reports Neill Barston.
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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
National Confectioners Association study finds 93% of US residents set for Halloween celebrations
The much-anticipated ‘spooky season’ is fast approaching with latest figures from the National Confectioners Association reveal that 93% of Americans intend to celebrate in a big way with their favourite sweet treats, reports Neill Barston.
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US kicks-off national candy month celebrating the industry’s ongoing place in consumers’ affections
Confectionery in all its forms once again comes under the spotlight in the US, as the country marks national candy month, with the next few weeks being dedicated to celebrating the region’s favourite treats, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo fires up with most innovative new product awards
Proceedings for this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in the US have gained a strong start with the annual Most Innovative New Product Awards kick-starting the event with a number of significant innovations, reports Neill Barston.
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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.
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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.