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Focus: Devising true artisan confectionery artforms
The artisan confectionery sector has seen significant growth in recent years – US-based chocolatier William Poole recounts his notable career as it enters a fresh chapter as he sets out to create a new venture. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
US set for biggest ever Halloween spending, including on confectionery lines
Despite ongoing pandemic concerns, US consumer spending on Halloween is set to be higher than ever- including on core confectionery items, with total seasonal spend of $10.14 billion forecast, up from $8.05 billion last year, according to research from the National Retail Federation, writes Neill Barston.
US studies reveal 93% of millennial parents intend to celebrate Halloween
With the key Halloween period just weeks away, fresh studies from the US-based National Confectioners Association has revealed 93% of millennial parents intend to stage celebrations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Ferrero appoints Todd Siwak as president and chief business officer for North America
The Ferrero Group has confirmed the appointment of Todd Siwak in the key regional position of President and Chief Business Officer for its North American division, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA names Brian M. Mckeon as senior vice president of public policy
The National Confectioners Association has appointed Brian M. McKeon as senior vice president of public policy, leading its government affairs strategy and grassroots industry engagement, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrera’s Nerds among honours at Sweets and Snacks Expo
The Ferrara confectionery brand has emerged triumphant at Sweets and Snacks Expo in the US, with two of its Nerds candy series gaining innovation honours, writes Neill Barston.
Hershey set to unveil an enhanced product portfolio at Sweets and Snacks Expo
Hershey is set to showcase an expanded array of products at this week’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, US, including its Reese’s and KitKat branded ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
NCA president John Downs hails key return of 2021’s Sweets and Snacks Expo
The president and CEO of the US National Confectioners Association (NCA), John Downs, has expressed confidence in this week’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, as the nation continues to celebrate national candy month, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Preview: Sweets and Snacks Expo 2021
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, interviews Carly Schildhaus, public affairs manager of the National Confectioners Association on prospects for the 2021 Sweets and Snacks Expo
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets and Snacks final preparations gather pace for key showcase
Some of the biggest names in the confectionery sector are set to take centre stage at the Sweets and Snacks Expo, as a huge array of more than two years’ of products will be on show at the US event, writes Neill Barston.
NCA welcomes June as America’s national candy month
The US-based National Confectioners Association has declared that June is National Candy Month, encouraging consumers to go out and enjoy their favourite treats as conditions amid the pandemic begin to improve, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Sweets and Snacks continues preparations for new Indianapolis venue
The US Sweets and Snacks Expo event is counting down towards the return of its key industry showcase, which for the first time in its history takes place in Indianapolis, marking two years since it was last held, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Black Forest teams up with singer Kelly Rowland for major US tree replanting scheme
US confectionery and snacks brand Black Forest has teamed up with former Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland to highlight a key campaign targeting the replanting of 10 million trees in America by 2030, reports Neill Barston.
NCA welcomes key vaccine progress ahead of Sweets and Snacks Expo
Organisers of the US 2021 Sweets and Snacks Expo have reported key progress in hosting June’s event, with enhanced safety precautions key amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability