National Confectioners Association
State of the Industry Conference, Miami
Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive video report from the State of the Industry Conference in Miami, focused on addressing major trends for the year ahead, as well as releasing the NCA’s key State of Treating report.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
State of the Industry Conference reaches for the stars
This week has proved an exceptionally busy one for the magazine, topped off by reporting from the National Confectioners Association’s State of the Industry Event which took place in Miami, Florida.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo returns to Chicago for final time ahead of switch to new venues
Organisers of the Sweets & Snacks Expo have confirmed that registration for this year’s event is now open, as it returns to Chicago, Illinois, for a final time before subsequently moving on to two new locations in the US, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Consumer Reports group renews calls on industry to reduce cadmium levels in dark chocolate
US non-profit organisation Consumer Reports has written to four confectionery manufacturers including Trader Joe’s, Hershey’s, Mondelez and Theo, urging them to reduce levels of cadmium in dark chocolate bars, ahead of Valentine’s Day celebrations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA-backed study proposes action tackling cadmium and lead in chocolate and cocoa
A key new report from environmental non-profit group As You Sow and the National Confectioners Association has put forward proposals to help reduce levels of lead and cadmium found in cocoa and chocolate, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo counts down to 25th anniversary
With just a couple of weeks to go until this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo, final preparations for the event are fast taking shape.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA research finds 91% of Americans set to celebrate Easter with confectionery
A diverse range of confectionery treats will be shared across 91% of homes in the US this Easter, according to latest research from the country’s National Confectionery Association (NCA), reports, Neill Barston.
Registration opens for US Sweets and Snacks Expo 25th anniversary event
Organisers of the Sweets and Snacks Expo have officially opened registration for this year’s event, as it returns to Chicago in celebration of its 25th anniversary edition, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
National Confectioners Association welcomes strong US Christmas sweets sales results
The critical pre Christmas sales period for the confectionery sector has seen key growth in the US, with total seasonal sales up 20% over last year, according to latest sector analysis, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA expresses confidence in the US Christmas confectionery season
The US-based National Confectioners Association has expressed confidence in the country’s traditionally strong Christmas confectionery market, with hopes for further market recovery across the festive season, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Halloween confectionery spending increases in US, as spooky season gathers momentum
Latest studies on US pre Halloween chocolate and candy sales have seen a notable upturn, with sales reaching $324 million, up by 48% against the same time period in 2020, and rising 59.8% compared with two years ago, writes Neill Barston.
National Confectioners Association report unveils core consumer buying habits
The US-based National Confectioners Association has revealed a new report exploring consumers’ major chocolate consumption patterns and preferences, writes Neill Barston.
US set for biggest ever Halloween spending, including on confectionery lines
Despite ongoing pandemic concerns, US consumer spending on Halloween is set to be higher than ever- including on core confectionery items, with total seasonal spend of $10.14 billion forecast, up from $8.05 billion last year, according to research from the National Retail Federation, writes Neill Barston.
US studies reveal 93% of millennial parents intend to celebrate Halloween
With the key Halloween period just weeks away, fresh studies from the US-based National Confectioners Association has revealed 93% of millennial parents intend to stage celebrations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging