A new report from the National Confectioners Association (NCA) has found that 64% of total chocolate and candy sales in the US are attributed to the big four seasons – Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween and the winter holidays - ensuring that confectionery...
The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) has opened nominations for the Candy Hall of Fame Class of 2024, the highest honour in the US confectionery industry.
There is widespread public support for a universal eco-label to be introduced for food products, with more than two-thirds of consumers across Europe saying they would use such a tool to help them make more sustainable choices, according to a new pan-European...
As ISM Middle East prepares to open the MENA region's premier trade fair for confectionery and snacks at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 7 to 9 November, organisers Koelnmesse has announced it will be moving its usual November date to September...
Higher prices to combat slower demand pushed Hershey’s shares up approximately 3% on Wall Street before trading opened on Thursday (26) as the market reacted to higher-than-expected quarterly sales and profit in its third-quarter 2023 Financial Results.
One of the major challenges facing the premium chocolate industry is the practice of ‘greenwashing’ where consumers are deceived by meaningless icons and false claims on labels purporting that the brand is committed to a responsible and transparent supply...
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Off the back of Tony's Chocolonely’s warning that the new cocoa farmgate price is still too low, other chocolate brands and global organisations call for an end to corporate greed and push for equity.
Plans are already underway for the National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Miami next year with a call-out for nominations of outstanding industry leaders across several disciplines for awards
The National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) Sweets & Snacks Expo is accepting education curriculum proposals for its 2024 event, which takes place at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, from 13 to 16 May.
The European single market was established 30 years ago with the freedom of movement of goods, which initially boosted foreign trade for Germany’s confectionery industry – but a lack of clarity is now threatening its very future, the German Confectionery...
Classic UK confectionery brand Werther's Original has captured this season’s flavour trend with the launch of its Chocolate Covered Caramels, combining the rich, buttery taste of Werther's caramel with the smoothness of milk chocolate.
Mars Incorporated, owners of the popular Galaxy bar in the UK, has admitted to reducing its size while raising the price of a bar - in another example of so called ‘shrinkflation’.
Luker Chocolate, a premium and sustainable brand from Colombia, has also been at the forefront of introducing new flavours to chocolate bars over the past couple of years, and the company has gathered valuable insights from recent trade fairs ExpoWest...
Liz Gabriel - Bakery and Confectionery Specialist from international flavour house I.T.S gives an overview of the latest flavour trends shaping the confectionery sector and why adding natural flavours is important.
The École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP) - a world-renowned institution in the arts of pastry and ice cream located in Yssingeaux in the Haute-Loire region, France - has opened a new campus extension to cater for the growing demand for pastry...
Mission-driven energy gum company Rev Gum, the revolutionary fast-acting caffeinated chewing gum made with zero sugar, has announced it has raised $6 million from investors led by YETI Capital; founders of Drunk Elephant; former co-CEO of Whole Foods,...
Mars incorporated has announced it will cut carbon in half – or by roughly 15 million metric tons – by 2030 across its full value chain and will continue investing in climate action despite a weaker global economy.
Industry leaders take the Bakery&Snacks’ podium to discuss the movement that is increasingly impacting all areas when it comes to creating stand out snacks, from trickier better-for-you formulations that do not compromise on indulgence, to simpler...
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has called for the European Union to reform high external sugar tariffs to keep medium-sized companies competitive – while candy makers in the US grapple with US agricultural policy.
CAOBISCO (the Association of Chocolate, Biscuit and Confectionery Industries of Europe) has appointed Alicia Bellon Moral as its new Sustainability Manager.
German confectionery brand Katjes has announced it has acquired a 50% stake in Schoko Winterscheidt GmbH, owners of Jokolade, with the aim of positioning itself more prominently in the chocolate category.
After 40 years, Siân Holt, the founder of Fudge Kitchen is leaving the company and stepping down from her role as Managing Director due to a sudden illness, the company has announced.
Alarm bells have been raised in the United States over a potential sugar shortage that could affect confectionery and candy production ahead of the important Halloween holiday season.
Premium chocolate brand, Lindt has introduced a new Choco Wafer into its UK outlets that after it was recently awarded a ‘superstar’ rating from market researcher, Nielsen Bases.
Confectionery giant Ferrero has released its latest annual Cocoa Charter Progress Report, claiming ‘significant progress in the company’s efforts to ‘source cocoa responsibly.’
Nestlé, the owners of the KitKat brand, has launched a new campaign, ‘Tech Frustrations’, that channels the winning ‘Have a Break’ advertising formula that made the brand so iconic.
The Serious Sweets Company (SSC) has acquired the share capital and branded interests of gluten-free sweet treats maker Nom Bites and the marshmallow brand Lexi’s for an undisclosed sum.
The Hershey Company has announced an increase of 5.0% in consolidated net sales and an organic, constant currency net sales also of 5.0%. In its Second-Quarter 2023 Financial Results, it also updated its full-year reported earnings outlook to reflect...
Nestlé has reported better-than-expected first-half organic sales in its half-year results for 2023 and said it improved its full-year organic sales outlook after raising prices to cope with higher production costs.
Scientists at the University of Alberta have discovered a way to create a plant-based gelatin substitute from pea protein and are already collaborating with a multinational leader in plant-based ingredients.
One of Australia's leading food executives, Peter Simpson from the Manildra Group, has been honoured with the Australian confectionery industry's highest accolade.
Barry Callebaut has reported lower nine-month sales volumes in its 9-Month Key Sales Figures for Fiscal Year 2022-23 after being hit by growing global inflationary pressures and the high price of cocoa on the commodity market that pushes up the price...
UK company Hames Chocolates has announced it is set to invest a quarter of a million pounds in new equipment to boost its private label offering, which includes branded chocolate boxes, chocolate bars, advent calendars, Easter eggs, as well as hot chocolate...
Confectionery industry veteran Sara Famulari has joined Chocolove as its new Vice President of Marketing with a brief to grow the brand’s market share in the US.
Registration is open for the National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) 52nd Candy Hall of Fame weekend, honouring 11 industry leaders who have significantly impacted the confectionery industry.
Fine Chocolate Industry Association has announced it has added a new term to its recently launched Glossary that combines the concepts of Fairtrade and Made at Origin.
Halfway through the National Confectioners Association’s National Candy Month campaign and new data reveals 47% of consumers are seeking out ‘healthy’ candy options to lower their sugar intake.
NOMO, one of the UK’s leading free-from chocolate brands has reported a stellar Easter achieving 45.6% value growth compared to the total market’s growth of 16.7% in the category during the seasonal holiday.
The company’s manufacturing plant in Bloomington, Ill.n will feature a chocolate processing facility and a Kinder Bueno production line. The plant is expected to strengthen the company’s presence in the US, while showcasing its diverse portfolio, Hugh...
Cargill's consumer preference study revealed that despite the widespread popularity of gelatin-based gummies, participants overwhelmingly favored a softer gummy texture made from alternative ingredients like pectin or tapioca.
Basking in the glory of a sell-out Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago in May, the National Confectioners Association of America launches its National Candy Month promotion in June to build on the momentum from the Easter seasonal holiday and keep the...
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo will be remembered for many reasons, not least because it was the last one to be held in Chicago, its home for the past 26 years.
Hershey continues to innovate its popular Kit Kat brand by unleashing a limited edition churro flavour at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, just in time for summer.
Launched in Europe towards the end of 2022, Barry Callebaut’s latest headline innovation - 2nd Generation Chocolate - landed in the United States this week, with an exclusive first taste for Expo attendees intrigued by claims of ‘a redesigned approach...
