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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
tna to unveil latest packaging line at Snaxpo
Australian-headquartered tna is to showcase its range of integrated, complete food processing and packaging solutions at this year’s Snaxpo event in North Carolina, US.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Mars extends cocoa support initiative
Internationals charity Care and Mars are building on their Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) initiative, building women’s social and economic empowerment in cocoa-growing communities in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.
Paradise Fruits to unveil series at Expo West
Natural ingredients and solutions supplier Paradise Fruits is set to showcase a broad series of products at the Natural Products Expo West 2020 in the US.
Ferrero expands US operations with new distribution facility
Ferrero USA has expanded its confectionery operations with a new distribution centre in Goodyear, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix.
Hershey records positive financial year due to strong US market
The US-headquartered Hershey Company has confirmed annual sales of $7,986.3 million for 2019, up by 2.5% for the year, attributed to strong domestic sales.
Mars goes retro with Starburst’s brief return to original Opal Fruits
One of the week’s more intriguing confectionery tales concerns the UK revival of Opal Fruits for the first time in 22 years, albeit for a limited time period only.
Baby Ruth named as US confectionery bar of the year
A major study of more than 40,000 US shoppers has named confectionery brand Baby Ruth as the 2020 candy bar product of the year.
Mondelēz International reports financial quarter upturn
Mondelēz International has reported an encouraging financial quarter, with net revenues increasing 2.1% to $6.9 billion, attributed to a boost from organic sales growth totalling 4.1%.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat records sales boost despite rising costs
The UK-based Hotel Chocolat Group has recorded an upturn in sales figures over the past six months, despite rising supply costs.
Barry Callebaut reports first quarter financial upturn
The Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut Group has made financial first quarter gains, increasing its sales volumes by 8.2% to 585,620 tonnes, with revenues also up 8.7% to CHF 2 billion for the period.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
FDA issues guidance on new nutrition labelling
The Food and Drug Administration has issued additional information to help manufacturers of packaged foods comply with the latest regulations on Nutrition Facts labelling in the US.
RPM acquires Profile Food Ingredients
RPM International has announced that its Mantrose-Haeuser business has acquired Profile Food Ingredients, a manufacturer of dry stabiliser and emulsifier blends for the food industry.
Almond board of California invests $5.9 million for improving farming
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has moved to invest $5.9 million towards a series of 85 independent research projects exploring next-generation farming practices aimed at enhancing the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability