For the first time in nearly a decade, New York City will host the part-art museum, part-chocolate school extravaganza on November 15-17, 2019 at the Javits Center in Hudson Yards, Manhattan. We got the scoop from event director Chyai Mulberg on what...
The gifting retailer benefited from targeting younger consumers and everyday occasions, with its food and basket sector gaining 18% ($10.7m) in the first quarter of fiscal 2020.
The chocolate company described the global advertising push as ‘a vital extension’ of its goal to expand fivefold by 2025, extending into adjacent categories and opening experiential cafés.
Halloween is candy’s biggest holiday, and candy corn is at the center of it. ConfectioneryNews caught up with Peter Goldman, head of seasonal and Brach’s at Ferrara, to talk strategy, trends and good ol’ candy history.
Leading up to October 31, Hershey joined Rubie’s Costumes and The Addams Family movie to create a digital one-stop-shop called Halloween Headquarters. We got the scoop from Brad Santanna, the candy maker’s digital commerce lead.
Led by strong growth in emerging markets and ‘local jewels’, as the company refers to its regional brands, net revenue gained 1% in the third quarter, while cash flow surpassed $1bn.
The eco-conscious chocolate company has hired a Blue Bottle Coffee and Primal Kitchen vet, and promoted current marketing director Antoine Ambert to lead innovation and sustainability.
The confectioner (and now snacking player) upped its full-year outlook by a half percent, with gains from ONE Brands’ bars and a strong start to seasonal sales in the third quarter.
The US International Trade Court sided with CSC Sugar, a refiner, in a case regarding a 2017 amendment to the purity of sugar traded between the US and Mexico.
The confectioner anchored its showcase at the National Association of Confectioners (NACS) show with Trolli Crunchy Crawlers, complemented by innovations for SweeTarts, Laffy Taffy, Now and Later, and Fun Dip.
