For centuries, American families have celebrated the Christmas holiday season with classic confectionery treats such as candy canes, Hanukkah gelt and peppermint bark to help create some festive cheer.
Move over sourdough, a new era of baking is rising in 2022 that focuses less on practicality and austerity and more on decadence, extraordinary experiences, celebration and holistic well-being, according to industry insiders.
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has confirmed that its 2022 ‘State of the Industry Conference: Unmuted’ will take place at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry from 13 to 15 March.
Researchers are studying how multinational producers can overcome the challenges in communicating health claims to European consumers from differing societies and cultures.
The Twinkies and Ding Dongs maker posted better-than-expected results for the third quarter, with higher volume, a favourable product mix, pricing and productivity and a higher volume offsetting rising inflation.
Ethical Dutch brand Tony’s Chocolonely has announced it is dropping its ‘no paid media policy’ with its first UK ATL (Above The Line) campaign that aims to reach at least 122m people with a total value of £750k.
With days to go before the Halloween weekend, KIT KAT, produced by Hershey in the US, is giving costume prep a whole new meaning to this year’s trending ‘group costume’ theme.
After going online in 2020, the Salon du Chocolat is back for its 26th edition at its usual home, the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre in Paris, France.
With candy sales up 48% on last year and trick-or-treating regarded as a ‘safe activity’, Americans can look forward to the holiday season despite costume shortages in some stores.
The UK Government has introduced new rules for high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) products that – when implemented in October next year – will affect the advertising of HFSS brands, volume promotions and the display of HFSS products instore.
Mars Wrigley International Travel Retail (MWITR) is set to outline its post-COVID-19 confectionery category recovery strategy at the TFWA World Exhibition, which runs from 25 October to 28 October in Cannes, France.
In a boost to the confectionery sector, American families are ‘considerably more comfortable sending their kids back to school, or with Halloween trick-or-treating, than a year ago’, according to a latest Axios/Ipsos poll.
A recent study has come out in favour of mandatory front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) policies – for both directing consumer choice and encouraging the food industry to reformulate products.
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has released a new report ahead of the crucial Halloween season outlining the important and essential role confectionery manufacturing plays in the US economy.
Hershey has pitched up at the 2021 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show Expo in Chicago to reveal its key consumer insights to help retail partners meet evolving consumer needs.
UK shoppers worried about empty supermarket shelves caused by the country’s supply chain crisis are planning to stockpile products for Christmas – with confectionery one of the top priorities.
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced that Farida Mohamedshah will become the association’s new senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs.
Consumer spending in the Unites States on Halloween-related items is expected to reach an all-time high of $10.14bn, up from $8.05bn in 2020, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NFR) annual survey.
Spending on Halloween candy is predicted to rebound to an all time high this year after the pandemic frightened away most trick-or-treaters and celebrants last year – causing sales to slump to a five-year low, according to industry research.
Fannie May, the premium confectionery brand now owned by the Ferrero Group, is launching a new Direct-to-Consumer website for new and existing fans across north America to experience the brand’s portfolio of confections.
Tony’s Chocolonely and discount supermarket Aldi have announced a new own-label Choceur CHOCO CHANGER available as a Specialbuy in Aldi stores across the UK from this week.
The Halloween season is an important one for the confectionery industry, accounting for approximately $4.6bn in sales each year during the eight weeks leading up to 31 October, according to the National Confectioners Association (NCA).
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, a leading e-commerce gift and confectionery provider, has reported total net revenues increased by 42.5% to a record $2.12bn in the full year ended June 27, 2021, compared with $1.49bn in the prior year.
Export sales of German confectionery to Great Britain fell by -11.8% in the first quarter of 2021, The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI).
Just as the term “all-natural” has lost much of its healthy-image luster over the years, the claim of “plant-based” also may be at risk of losing some of its better-for-you significance with consumers, according to Mintel research.
Ethical Dutch chocolate brand that officially launched in the UK in 2108 is launching Choose Agents - a tour across four major UK cities - to spread awareness about inequalities in the cocoa industry.
A new study conducted by Fairtrade America claims awareness of its certification has increased among US consumers by 50% since 2019 – and chocolate is one of the most recognised Fairtrade products.
German confectioner is set to introduce a range of mini impulse bars in the countline category (a consumer product that is supplied to retailers in packages of multiple items and sold individually to customers) for the first time.
New research suggests the pursuit for health will have an influence on the energy product market, as consumers demand healthier alternatives to boost their struggling energy levels.
The UK’s transport crisis is only going to get worse in the coming weeks, affecting the country’s entire food industry and no less so the baking sector, which will undoubtedly put a strain on getting product onto shelves.
Mars Food UK has announced it has prompted Armen Topalian as general manager, with the title market director, replacing Craig Sargeant, who becomes general manager, pet nutrition, Australia at Mars.
People are paying more attention than ever to the conditions behind the products they buy as a way to make a difference in the world, according to new research findings released by GlobeScan and Fairtrade International.
German firm said it was having trouble getting its products to customers in the UK, leading to a potential shortage on the shelves of Jelly babies, gummy bears and mini-fried eggs.
More than 450 exhibitors and 8,000 attendees traveled to the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis last week for one of the first in-person food and beverage tradeshows since the coronavirus outbreak in early 2020 to showcase two years of product innovations...
The premier trade show for the candy and snack categories is back after a 12-month break and offers visitors to the Indiana Convention Center the opportunity to discover new confectionery and snack products, actionable insights and unparalleled access...
This year’s much- anticipated Sweets & Snacks Expo was officially opened this morning (June 23) by the Governor of Indiana, Eric Holcomb, and Joe Hogsett, Mayor of Indianapolis, along with John Downs, president and CEO of the National Confectioners...
William Reed, organisers of the UK Food & Drink Shows, which were scheduled to be held at the Birmingham NEC between July 5-7, said the event will now take place in April 2022.
Viewed as the antidote to a tough day, chocolate was the indulgence of choice for one-third of US grocery shoppers during the pandemic, according to a survey from Cargill's North American Cocoa & Chocolate team, which uncovered the primary purchase...
As excitement continues to grow for the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, held this year in Indianapolis from June 22-25, organisers have released a list of top trends for the 2021 confectionery and snack categories that will be seen on this year’s show...
York-based chocolate brand, The Wizards Magic, has launched its sustainable, functional, and ‘magical chocolate’ into Sainsburys supermarkets across the UK.
To celebrate the June initiative, Skittles has teamed up with historian, author, educator and influencer Blair Imani to promote LGBTQ+ visibility, spotlighting artists, influencers and creators through the SKITTLES QueeR Codes programme in cities across...
Koelnmesse, the organisers of ProSweets/ISM trade fairs, said it is looking forward to its event in Cologne in 2022 after two years of cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic.
