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NCA unveils winners of its key Golden and Silver Candy Dish Awards
Mary Beth Lane, Partner & SVP, Alternative Vending at CA Carlin, has been confirmed as the winner of the National Confectioners Association’s coveted Golden Candy Dish Awards.
Nomo vegan confectionery brand celebrates honours at the Veggie Awards
Vegan free from confectionery brand, Nomo, is celebrating claiming honours at the 2023 Veggie Awards, claiming a gold accolade in the vegan snacks category for its Caramel Filled Bar, amid significant expansion for the company, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley’s Anton Vincent gains NCA’s distinguished service award
Anton Vincent, president of Mars Wrigley, emerged with a distinguished Service Award this week from the National Confectioners Association, presented at the State of the Industry Conference, reports Neill Barston.
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Welsh firm Minolis of Machen triumphs once more at the ‘Ice cream Oscars’
Welsh-founded family business Minolis of Machen is in celebratory mood after being crowned champions at the National Ice Cream Competition, reports Neill Barston.
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World Confectionery Awards are under starters’ orders for our 2022 event
With deadlines looming, this is just a short but sweet missive regarding this year’s World Confectionery Awards, which form part of our World Confectionery Conference this September.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
FDF chief executive Ian Wright gains lifetime achievement award
The chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), Ian Wright, has gained a lifetime achievement accolade for his services to industry at the organisation’s annual awards, reports Neill Barston.
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Academy of Chocolate gains key rise in vegan-friendly confectionery entries for annual awards
The UK’s Academy of Chocolate (AOC) has reported a significant rise in vegan-friendly entries for its annual awards, with contenders emerging from Russian, Brazilian and south-east Asian artisans, writes Neill Barston.
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Fi Europe ingredients trade show opens entries for key industry breakthroughs
Major combined ingredients trade fairs Fi Europe and Hi Europe, are due to recognise key achievements within industry, as its annual awards return for the 2021 event.
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Mancini’s of Ayr named UK’s best ice cream manufacturer
Scottish-based business Mancinci’s of Ayr, is celebrating having been voted top honours in the UK at the National Ice Cream Championships 2021, reports Neill Barston.
Academy of Chocolate stages virtual event for 2020’s winners
Two artisanal producers have been named as winners of the coveted Golden Bean trophy at the prestigious Academy of Chocolate Awards, which were delayed owing to the ongoing pandemic.
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NCA confirms awards and sessions for its State of the Industry event
The US-based National Confectioners Association’s annual State of the Industry Conference is set for a return next month in digital form, and is set to offer the sector plenty of inspiration for the sector in 2021.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
UK teams at Mondelēz International gain Glassdoor best place to work accolade
The UK division of Mondelēz International has celebrated after gaining an accolade from global jobs listings and insights group, Glassdoor, achieving its Employees’ Choice Award for the best place to work in 2021.
Fi Europe Connect reports strong response to revamped virtual event format
Fi Europe Connect has reported a strong response to its debut online event, with more than 8,500 participants and more than 300 exhibitors from across the ingredients sector, including businesses within confectionery and bakery markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Ghana Cocoa Board presents its farmer of the year accolade
The Ghana Cocoa Board has named Nana Kwabena Ponkoh II from Atatoase in the Obuasi District of the Ashanti Region as the 2020 National Best Cocoa Farmer.
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