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Industry voices
Farmers building climate resilience face $151 billion financing gap
Agriculture service provider One Acre Fund estimates smallholder farmers need this multi-billion sum to develop long-term resilience for themselves and the environment during the climate crisis.
Pursuing critical sustainable food production at COP16
How one Colombian chocolate ingredient company is backing purpose-driven chocolate and conversations at the 2024 United Nations event.
EUDR delay: Deforestation progress on hold
Chocolate leader Tony’s Chocolonely raises concerns about the European Commission’s decision to postpone the EUDR implementation date by 12 months.
Tony’s Chocolonely and The Washington Post spotlight cocoa injustices
Tony’s Chocolonely partners with The Washington Post to spark dialogue and raise awareness about exploitation in the cocoa industry in a unique attempt to rewrite the sector's negative narrative.
Pricing fears grow ahead of Halloween
Cocoa and sugar prices are reported to have reached frightening highs, with alarming price rallies predicted.
Hershey leans into value, flavor with Kit Kat, Reese's, Jolly Ranchers
The multinational candy maker aligns with shoppers’ interest in value-oriented products reflected through its Reese’s and Kit Kat brands, while Jolly Ranchers' brand refresh features new textures and formats.
Beauty meets confectionery: A growing trend in functional wellness
Discover how beauty-enhancing ingredients like collagen and biotin are changing the confectionery industry with delicious, functional treats.
CAOBISCO calls for urgent EUDR update, the EC responds
Days after Europe’s chocolate, biscuit and confectionery organisation asks for immediate guidance on the upcoming European Union’s Deforestation Regulation, the European Commission releases its proposal to push back its implementation date.
Feastables joins Tony’s Open Chain
US social media-savvy brand Feastables collaborates with Tony Chocolonely’s Open Chain to develop a new benchmark in the cocoa industry.
Do GLP-1s signal a worrying time for confectioners?
Formulating to support consumers and the sector.
Has the world’s first 'super candy' arrived?
Protein candy aims to revolutionize confectionery with high-protein treats
Mondelēz hints cocoa cost positivity as it hikes product prices
Mondelēz International bosses have cautiously signalled further cocoa pricing stability while at the same time the sweets and snacks giant prepares to push higher prices across its products.
A new European Parliament is here: What policies do confectioners want to see?
Industry association CAOBISCO shares its five-year policy manifesto. Here's what's on the agenda
Industry voices
NCSA names John Brooks Jr 2024 Kettle Awards recipient
Brooks was recognized during the 77th Kettle Awards presentation at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis.
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024
Sweets & Snacks Expo prepares for new Indy experience
The annual Sweets & Snacks Expo convenes thousands of confectionery and snack industry professionals and hundreds of chocolate and candy companies for the largest trade event in North America. After 25 years in Chicago, it is moving on to a new home in...
Industry voices
NCSA names 2024 Candy Hall of fame inductees
The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA), which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, has named its 2024 Candy Hall of Fame inductees. They will be honoured in a ceremony on October 26 in Orlando, Florida.
SOTIC 2024
Michael Rosenberg and PIM Brands named NCA 2024 Advocate of the Year
For the first time in its history, NCA’s Advocate of the Year award was simultaneously presented to an individual and an NCA member company.
SOTIC 2024
Downs: US confectionery is robust enough to survive and thrive
Confectionery’s resilience in the face of global inflationary pressures and the rising costs of raw materials has lifted John Downs, the National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) president and CEO, who said he is confident the category is in excellent...
SOTIC 2024
NCA’s Sweet Life video candy shorts return for second season
The NCA launched the second season of its award-winning streaming series, The Sweet Life, at its State of the Industry Conference for a behind-the-scenes look at the secrets of the confectionery industry.
SOTIC 2024
Downs pays homage to key workers and praises the ‘power of sweet’ in SOTIC keynote
National Confectioners Association (NCA) president & CEO John Downs opened this year’s State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) by celebrating 10 years at the helm with the reminder that industry plays an important role in the US economy.
SOTIC 2024
Golden and Silver Candy Dish Award winners to be honoured at SOTIC
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced the winners of the Golden and Silver Candy Dish Awards ahead of its State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Miami next month.
Sustainability
Asia Cocoa Conference returns to Singapore with ‘A Confluence of Positive Change' agenda
The biennial Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA) International Cocoa Conference is set to return to Singapore on 12 to 13 September 2024, bringing together more than 600 senior business leaders, key stakeholders, decision-makers, and thought leaders from the...
Industry voices
NCSA to oversee this year’s Kettle Awards
The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) has announced it is organising the prestigious 77th Kettle Awards with a ceremony on Tuesday, 14 May, to coincide with the 2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis.
Appointments
Sarah Atkinson joins NCA executive team
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced that Sarah Atkinson will join the organisation as vice president of membership & business development.
Industry voices
NCA Announces Sylvia Buxton as 2024 ‘Woman of Influence’
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced that Sylvia Buxton, president & CEO of Perfetti Van Melle North America, is the 2024 Woman of Influence Award recipient.
ISM/ProSweets 2024
ISM taps into latest confectionery trends after successful show
ISM and ProSweets Cologne wrapped up a successful four days earlier this week, showcasing a raft of new products and trends for the confectionery industry, after the one-off postponement of ISM last year.
ProSweets/ISM Cologne 2024
ISM and ProSweets Cologne to kick off 2024 with latest trends and innovations in confectionery
Organisers Kolenmesse has declared ‘preparations are in full swing’ for this year’s ISM and ProSweets trade fair held during Sweet Week 2024 at the Cologne exhibition centre from 28 to 31 January.
Industry
Nominations open for NCSA Candy Hall of Fame Class 2024
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.
All in a Day's Work
Julia Ocampo, Luker Chocolate, tells us about her role in food and drink
Julia Ocampo, vice president of cacao sourcing & sustainability at Luker Chocolate, tells Food Manufacture a little about herself and her role in our next instalment of the exclusive series 'All in a Day's Work'.
EXCLUSIVE
The ‘Cocoa Chanel’ effect: Salon du Chocolat woos Paris with mix of high fashion, taste and the best in bean-to-bar chocolate - WATCH!
This year, the chocolate industry’s most glamorous trade fair spanned five days and commanded two floors of the Paris Porte de Versailles exhibition centre, engaging and delighting the general public and attracting chocolatiers and chefs from across the...
SOTIC 2024
Nominations for the NCA’s US confectionery industry leaders awards now open
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
People
Alfred Ritter scoops this year’s European Candy Kettle Club Award
Alfred Theodor Ritter, chairman of the advisory board of Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, has been announced as the winner of the 50th Anniversary European Candy Kettle Award.
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024
NCA puts call-out for speakers for 2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo
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.
People
Top Australian confectionery gong awarded to Peter Simpson
One of Australia's leading food executives, Peter Simpson from the Manildra Group, has been honoured with the Australian confectionery industry's highest accolade.
FiE 2022
Food Ingredients Europe returns to Paris for three days of innovation and inspiration
Ingredients show Food Ingredients Europe (FiE), co-located with Hi Europe, returns to France this week and will be held for the first time at the sprawling Paris Expo Porte de Versailles – occupying four halls with more than 1,200 exhibitors, ranging...
Industry voices
Nominations for 2023 Candy Hall of Fame open
The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) has opened nominations for its 2023 Candy Hall of Fame, the highest honour in the US confectionery industry.
M&As
ConfectioneryNews publisher William Reed acquires events organiser Rethink
The company said that the international reach of its publications would ‘power the growth of Rethink’s summits’, while Rethink’s events expertise would help develop William Reed’s existing brands such as FoodNavigator, Bakery&Snacks, along with...
Influencers
Twelve industry leaders inducted into 2022 Candy Hall of Fame
The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) has honoured 12 industry leaders who have significantly impacted the confectionery industry during its 51st Candy Hall of Fame induction ceremony, in Tampa, Florida.
Salon du Chocolat 2022
Salon du Chocolat set to gather tastemakers with return to Porte de Versailles
Salon du Chocolat is set to open its doors to the public and trade at the Parc des Expositions, Porte de Versailles in Paris, when it returns to its usual slot from 28 October to 1 November.
Webinar
Free-to-attend webinar: How is the clean label megatrend changing the food landscape?
For most bakery producers, the clean label concept involves making use of as few ingredients as possible that consumers recognise as wholesome and natural. But today, clean also means green, highlighting opportunities for ingredients and products that...
Leadership
Registration open for the 2022 Candy Hall of Fame
Organisers, the National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA), said the 2022 Candy Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held at the Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday, 15 October.
Sweets & Snacks 2022
Chocxo and Chewters appoint new marketing VP
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 for Chocxo.
Appointments
Lee Anne Pirrello named as NCA’s new Vice President of Member Value & Engagement Strategy
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced that Lee Anne Pirrello has joined its staff as its new vice president of member value and engagement strategy.
ProSweets/ISM 2022
Confiserie Vandenbulcke, Mitsuba and Arna Falco triumph in ISM 2022 New Product Showcase
The top innovations of 2022 at the sweets and snacks trade fair in Cologne were selected by an independent jury of experts from the industry, trade and field of science.
Confectionery
NCA’s 2022 Confectionery Leadership Awards honour industry stalwarts
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced the recipients of the 2022 Confectionery Leadership Awards: Todd Gean, Category Manager – Candy, Hy-Vee, Inc.; and Drew Germain, Director of Merchandise Buying, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
ISM/ProSweets 2022
Chocolat Madagascar to exhibit new vegan range at ISM Cologne, as organisers prepare to welcome attendees
Madagascar’s pioneering export chocolate brand, Chocolat Madagascar, has confirmed it is attending ISM in Cologne 2022 and is staying on trend for ‘Veganuary’.
Chocoa 2022
Chocoa pulls online format, hopes to go live later in year
The influential Chocoa conference, which was planned as a virtual meet-up for the second year running in February because of the COVID pandemic, has been postponed until later in year, organisers Equipoise have confirmed.
ProSweets/ISM 2022
ProSweets Cologne/ISM 2022 issues update as coronavirus cases rise in Germany
The latest Covid-19 restrictions implemented by the German Federal Ministry of Health will not affect this year’s ProSweets/ISM trade show in Cologne, which is due to open on 30 January, organisers Koelnmesse have said.
Industry voices
NCA unveils its 2022 Future Leadership Program Class
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced its new intake of future leaders for 2022 who will help young professionals across the confectionery industry access networking and professional development opportunities to grow their careers.