John Downs
Market focus: US confectionery sector faces key challenges amid coronavirus pandemic
The world’s biggest single confectionery market is always an interesting one to observe, but like all others, the US market faces a battle to recover from the effects left in the wake of coronavirus affecting the nation. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
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.
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.
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