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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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo counts down to 25th anniversary
With just a couple of weeks to go until this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo, final preparations for the event are fast taking shape.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey posts improved first quarter results, despite wider global market challenges
Hershey has reported first quarter growth for its global operations, posting net sales of $2.6 billion, up 16%, driven by sustained consumer demand, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mintel research shows optimism for confectionery market gains in 2022
While the pandemic continues to impact confectionery trends, there’s hope for revival this year, as Neill Barston finds speaking to Marcia Mogelonsky, director of insight, food and drink, at Mintel
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
State of the Industry event shines a light on confectionery success
For the past few days in Florida, the US confectionery sector has gathered to celebrate its resilience in the face of challenging times on a global level.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
National Confectioners Association confirms latest intake for its Future Leadership Programme
The US-based National Confectioners Association has confirmed the latest eight-strong line-up for its 2022 class of its Future Leadership Programme, supporting the next generation of industry professionals, writes Neill Barston.
Hershey delivers newly revamped customer insights centres targeting retail growth
The US-based Hershey Company has confirmed delivery of its newly reimagined Hershey Insights Centres – advanced facilities and digital tools offering retail customers the chance to develop strategy based on its consumer research, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory
ISM confirms key confectionery event remains on course with global interest
The team behind the ISM event in Cologne has confirmed it remains on track as a broad international celebration of the confectionery sector, with applications from 65 countries, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Global Halloween celebrations gather pace with a frighteningly strong array of treats this season
Frighteningly fantastic final preparations are coming together for this year’s Halloween celebrations this weekend, with events and limited edition confectionery set to form part of events around the world writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Halloween celebrations in US set for confectionery twist with special KitKat costumes
As supernaturally fine Halloween celebrations gather pace around the world, KitKat in the US has been doing its bit to bring costume prep from fright to delight with an exclusive ensemble taking group costumes in a very quirky direction, writes Neill Barston.
Halloween confectionery spending increases in US, as spooky season gathers momentum
Latest studies on US pre Halloween chocolate and candy sales have seen a notable upturn, with sales reaching $324 million, up by 48% against the same time period in 2020, and rising 59.8% compared with two years ago, writes Neill Barston.
Hershey releases its largest ever series of Christmas confectionery
US confectionery group Hershey has unveiled its largest ever series of treats for the festive season ahead, unveiling a total of 13 new product innovations across its portfolio, reports, Neill Barston.
NCA appoints new senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs
The US-based National Confectioners Association has confirmed Farida Mohamedshah as its new senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs, writes Neill Barston.
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
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