Sweets and Snacks

Hershey unveils Sweets & Snacks retail focus and better-for-you launches

The Hershey Company has revealed it is set to focus on leadership in retail and human insights, as well as a significant spotlight on its core and emerging product ranges at Sweets & Snacks Expo this week in Chicago, US, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability

Sweets and Snacks Expo attracts hundreds of new product entries

The recent Sweets & Snacks Expo in the US attracted a total of more than 300 entries for its much-anticipated new product awards, reports Neill Barston

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory

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

Hershey confirms acquisition of One Brands protein bar snacks business

US-based confectionery business Hershey has expanded its snack portfolio of businesses with a $397 million agreement to acquire One Brands, a manufacturer of low-sugar, high-protein nutrition bars.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory

NCA calls for specialist speakers at Sweets and Snacks Expo 2020

Organisers of the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, US, are seeking thought leaders to provide show attendees with unique insights, trend forecasts and solutions at next year’s trade fair.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability

Final countdown for international Sweets and Snacks Expo

With the international confectionery sector descending on Chicago for 2019’s Sweets and Snacks Expo, final preparations are being put into place. Neill Barston speaks to Chris Gindlesperger and Carly Schildhaus of the National Confectioners’ Association about prospects for this year’s show

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products

Barry Callebaut prepares for full US launch of ruby chocolate

Barry Callebaut’s ruby chocolate is to gain an initial release in the US and Canada in a couverture form, amid wider testing with American authorities for its full recognition as the ‘fourth type of chocolate’.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

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