Washington — Paul Chibe, President and CEO of Ferrero North America, the third-largest confectionery company in the U.S., is responsible for the candymaker’s brands and business in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. He has overseen Ferrero’s category growth through innovations…
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Wellness Trends Driving Sorbitol Market
New York — Global sales for sorbitol are anticipated to grow 5.7 percent to hit $2.18 billion by 2027, according to Marketysers Global Consulting LLP’s Reports and Data division, with consumer wellness trends and organic personal care products driving much of…
Bakery, Confections Drove Gluten-Free Market In 2019
London — During 2019, bakery and confectionery categories drove much of the gains for gluten-free products, according to Technavio, which anticipates the market to grow 9 percent, compounded annually, through 2024 to reach a value of $3.19 billion. Sector sales…
Downs: Not Question Of ‘If’ But ‘How’ Americans Will Celebrate Halloween
Washington — While debate has swirled around Halloween this year, it is not a question of “if” Halloween is going to happen but rather a conversation about “how” Americans will celebrate, according to an opinion piece by NCA President &…
Sustainability, Transparency Among ADM’s 2021 Trends
Chicago — In the coming year consumers’ interest in sustainability, transparency and wellness will have outsized impacts on food and beverage categories, according to ADM, which is highlighting five trends to watch in 2021 based on the supplier’s OutsideVoice insights platform….
Sweets & Snacks Expo Moving To Indianapolis For 2021 Show
The 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo will be held at the Indiana Convention Center In Indianapolis from June 22 to 25, according to NCA. The move from Chicago’s McCormick Place was the result of “careful consideration and close examination of all options given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and regional differences across the country when it comes to public events,” the Association reports.
Blommer Leads Industry’s Support Of Chicago’s Halloweek
Chicago — The city of Chicago is hosting “Halloweek” in the run up to the fall holiday and Blommer Chocolate Co. along with a slew of candymakers are throwing support behind the week-long fete, according to Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot’s office….
AAK’s Chocolate, Confectionery Fats Division Sees Gains In Q3
Karlshamn, Sweden — During its third quarter, AAK AB’s chocolate and confectionery fats division had 7 percent growth in operating profit and saw sequential volume gains since June, according to the supplier. The news follows a tough second quarter for the…
Utz Names Redcay Innovation, Value Creation SVP
Hanover, PA — Aiming to accelerate its innovation pipeline, Utz Brands, Inc. has named Shannan Redcay senior vice-president of innovation and value creation, a role in which she will advance R&D initiatives including entry into potentially new categories, according to the…
Everyday, Seasonal Candy Sales Continue Upward Trajectory
Washington — Total U.S. candy sales are up 4.3 percent since March 15, according to new IRI data from NCA, which also reports overall Halloween candy sales have increased 8.6 percent and seasonal chocolates have seen 12.2 percent gains since October…
Barry Callebaut Reveals Cabosse Naturals Cacaofruit Ingredients
Zurich, Switzerland — Barry Callebaut AG is leveraging its Cacaofruit Experience range for Cabosse Naturals, a line of ingredients made completely from cacaofruit. Using pulp, juice, concentrate and cascara, a flour made from the peel, the supplier reports the ingredients…
40% Of Americans Use Mints To Manage Mask Breath
Washington — A new NCA survey found 40 percent of Americas use mints to manage mask breath, while 32 percent turn to gum and 22 percent prefer hard candy. The news comes as two-thirds of Americans say they plan to trick-or-treat,…
Zombie Skittles Costume Encourages Social Distancing
Hackettstown, NJ — With a six-foot-wide frame and the ability to emit the smell of rotten zombies to encourage social distancing, Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S., LLC is releasing Zombie Skittles costumes for Halloween 2020. The costume resembles a pack of…
