Jelly beans reign as number one Easter treat The week before Easter is the #1 week of the year for jelly bean demand. Liz Parker Kuhn March 18, 2024 According to new data from ecommerce accelerator Pattern, jelly beans continue their reign as America's #1 Easter candy for the second year in a row.Read More
Quality Street takes next sustainability step with travel retail as its launch pad The brand has launched colorful new paper sharing packs. Liz Parker Kuhn March 18, 2024 Nestlé has launched travel retail-exclusive paper sharing packs, following the introduction of paper candy wraps.Read More
Amos Food Group celebrates grand opening of production base, distributors conference The "candy banquet party" spanned two days with four sessions of activities. Liz Parker Kuhn March 18, 2024 The events were held in the city of Jiangmen, Guangdong, China, where the new Amos factory is located. Read More
VIDEO: Highlighting Kinder Chocolate with Shalini Stansberry, Ferrero Stansberry discusses what the accolade means to the company, what sets the product apart from other candy products, and more. Liz Parker Kuhn March 18, 2024 Kinder Chocolate recently was voted "2024 Product of the Year" by a survey conducted by the Kantar Group which polls nearly 40,000 U.S. Shoppers.Read More
African cocoa marketing company launched to ensure fairness across cocoa trade The platform was introduced to industry stakeholders at the recent Amsterdam Cocoa Week conference. Liz Parker Kuhn March 15, 2024 African Cocoa Marketplace, Inc. is a new company offering marketing and qualitative assurance solutions for African cocoa products and services. Read More
Case study: Unwrapping Honey Mama's year of growth with Crisp The brand's chocolate includes organic raw honey, unrefined coconut oil, cocoa powder, and more. Liz Parker Kuhn March 15, 2024 Honey Mama's sales director championed Crisp's internal adoption to meet the brand's growing demand and strategize further expansion.Read More
NCA's streaming series 'The Sweet Life' returns for second season This season's participating companies include Maud Borup, American Licorice Company, and more. Liz Parker Kuhn March 15, 2024 Produced by NCA, The Sweet Life is a dynamic streaming series that provides viewers with exclusive access to the companies and people that make confectionery items.Read More
NCA names Michael Rosenberg, PIM Brands as 2024 Advocate of the Year Rosenberg and PIM Brands received the award at NCA’s 2024 State of the Industry Conference. Liz Parker Kuhn March 14, 2024 For the first time in its history, NCA’s Advocate of the Year award was presented to an individual and an NCA member company simultaneously.Read More
Goo Goo Cluster debuts inaugural bracket challenge "Goo Goo Madness: A Premium Showdown" invites fans to cast their votes for their favorite confections. Liz Parker Kuhn March 14, 2024 The winning confection will return in the fall to celebrate 10-year anniversary of premium Goo Goos.Read More
VIDEO: Chocolate trends with Endangered Species Chocolate The brand recently launched a seasonal collection for Valentine's Day and also has new upcoming products. Liz Parker Kuhn March 14, 2024 Endangered Species Chocolate talks with us about its new seasonal shapes collection launch, as well as trends in the chocolate sector.Read More