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Kristen Mandel. Pic: Chocxo

Sweets & Snacks 2022

Chocxo and Chewters appoint new marketing VP

By Anthony Myers

Chocxo has announced the appointment of Kristen Mandel as Vice President of Marketing, effective at this year's Sweets & Snacks Expo. Mandel will be responsible for marketing strategy, brand campaign development, and leading future innovation...

Look out for the The XXL Trio lollipop at this year's show. Pic: Perfetti Van Melle

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Chupa Chups introduces XXL Trio Lollipop

By Anthony Myers

Brand owner Perfetti Van Melle USA says the large, multilayered lollipop with great tasting bubblegum inside will be available on the US market in November 2022.

Red Chocolate are offering #AllPleasureNoGuilt at this year's Sweets & Snacks Expo. Pic: CN

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Red Chocolate debuts Blonde offering at Sweets & Snacks 2022

By Anthony Myers

Europe’s Red Chocolate will have a significant presence in the better-for-you category at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo with its dark chocolate varieties that contain 40% fewer calories than other chocolates, offering consumers #AllPleasureNoGuilt.

The Sweets & Snacks Expo returns to Chicago from 23 May. Pic: NCA

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Sweets & Snacks Expo 2022 to highlight confectionery start-ups

By Anthony Myers

The confectionery and snack industries’ premier business-to-business event returns on Monday 23 to Chicago with a packed agenda featuring new product launches, business-building solutions and merchandising innovations, as well as 100 hundreds of exhibitors...

ChocXO's new butter cups will be on show at this year's Sweets & Snacks Expo. Pic: ChocXO

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ChocXO debuts two new low-sugar options at Sweets & Snacks Expo 2021

By Anthony Myers

Chocolate maker ChocXO has scaled up production by adding a new chocolate moulding line at its plant in Irvine, California, before the launch in Indianapolis of two new chocolate cup products: Coconut Almond Butter Cups and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter...

The 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo returns at the end of the month to showcase latest confectionery trends around the globe. Pic NCA

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Sweets & Snacks Expo releases top confectionery trends for 2021

By Anthony Myers

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...

Destination Indianapolis: cars, food and nightlife are just some of the attractions of Indiana's State capital. Pic: visitindy.com

Sweets & Snacks Expo 2021

All roads lead to Indianapolis …

By Anthony Myers

Indiana is the 15th most populous state in the USA. Its capital is Indianapolis, where this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo is being held in June. We take a look at what else the state has to offer.

Chicago 2019: 'The Largest Confectionery, Sweets & Snacks Trade Event in North America' returns in June. Pic: NCA

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Sweets & Snacks Expo revs up and heads to Indianapolis

By Anthony Myers

This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, one of the world’s largest confectionery trade fairs, is set to take place in Indianapolis next month when more than 400 candy and snack companies converge on the city to celebrate the industry’s most innovative products.

The NCA has announced a new location and dates for the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo. Pic: NCA

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Sweets & Snacks Expo confirmed for June 2021, moves from Chicago

By Anthony Myers

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo will be held from June 22 to 25, 2021, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, moving from Chicago for the first time in the show’s history.

Tomra Foods is holding a webinar to help its customers with production solutions during the coronavirus restrictions. Pic: Tomra Foods

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Tomra to host ‘Sweet Stuff’ virtual webinar

By Anthony Myers

With the cancellation of this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tomra Food solutions is offering its skill and guidance regarding confectionery sorting solutions online.

Chicago has been home to the Sweets & Snacks Expo for the past 22 years. Pic: Unsplash

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Chicago, ‘Candy Capital’ of the world

By Anthony Myers

When the inaugural Sweets & Snacks Expo was held at held at Chicago’s Navy Pier in 1997, it appeared the candy industry had found its natural home ...

The Sweets & Snacks Expo will be back in 2021 after an enforced break this year due to the coronavirus outbreak. Pic: ConfectioneryNews

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Sweets & Snacks Expo: A timeline to success

By Anthony Myers

In May 2017, Sweets & Snacks Expo, the largest candy and snack show in North America, celebrated its 20th anniversary; here, we look back at its history and hear about plans for the 2021 show.