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Mars delivers digital Treat Town app for Halloween celebrations
Mars Wrigley has unveiled its Treat Town digital app for mobile phones to help families celebrate Halloween in an innovative, socially distanced way amid the coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston
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Sweets & Snacks Expo set to relocate for its return in summer 2021
For the first time in its history of over 20 years, the Sweets & Snacks Expo is set to move from Chicago, and will be hosted next summer at at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, US, reports Neill Barston
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Confectionery sales gain a supernatural boost ahead of this weekend’s Halloween festivities
Ever since watching the Halloween celebrations featuring in Steven Spielberg’s ET as a kid, I’ve been fascinated by the lengths that some will go to mark this key annual extravaganza heralding the long, dark nights of winter.
Germany’s Schenck Process Group confirms acquisition of Baker Perkins equipment firm
The German-based Schenck Process Group (SPG) has confirmed plans to acquire British headquartered equipment and systems business Baker Perkins, as the company continues its global expansion, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Halloween celebrations gain a boost with rise in US confectionery sales
With major confectionery brands gear up for the key Halloween season, data from the US-based National Confectioners Association shows that sales of spooky seasonal treats have increased notably, reports Neill Barston
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National Confectioners Association appoints new senior political affairs manager
The National Confectioners Association has confirmed Alyssa Clevenger as a key addition to its public policy and government affairs team as senior manager of political affairs.
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A host of Brazilian businesses set for this year’s Yummex Middle East
A diverse range of Brazilian businesses are set to appear at this year’s Yummex Middle East international confectionery fair taking place in Dubai between 29-31 October in Dubai.
Halloween confectionery revival marked by higher consumer spending
With Halloween upon us, it seems here in the UK we are increasingly embracing the spooky spirit of festivities that have made it an especially notable celebration in the US.