Washington — The 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo is offering educational opportunities that give attendees access to category specialists who will discuss the latest insights on industry performance, trends and consumer behavior. “If we have learned anything from the pandemic shopping…
Red Vines, Sour Punch Brands Debut Easter Items
La Porte, IN — Red Vines Lemon Blueberry candy straws and Easter Raspberry Twists, and Sour Punch’s re-released Easter-themed fizzy favorites are joining the Easter 2021 line from American Licorice Co. Lemon Blueberry chewy candy, new for 2021, are available…
Black Forest Brand Reveals Purpose-Led Commitments
Chicago — Recognizing International Day of Forests on March 21, Ferrara Candy Co., Inc. is unveiling a sustainable purpose commitment around its Black Forest gummi and fruit brand. The company notes the brand is the first in the sector to…
Interpack 2023 Exhibitor Registration Opens
Dusseldorf, Germany — Exhibitor registration for Interpack 2023 Processing and Packaging is now open online at www.interpack.com. According to. Messe Düsseldorf North America, the deadline for reserving booth space is February 28, 2022. The trade fair will be held from…
Liberty Orchards, Maker of Aplets & Cotlets, To Close
Cashmere, WA — After more than 100 years, Liberty Orchards Co., the family-owned makers of Aplets & Cotlets candies, will close operations by June 2021. The company says it will continue to seek a buyer for the assets, including the brands,…
Five Questions With Paul Chibe
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…
Cargill Expands Couverture Chocolate Line, Continues Commitment To Sustainability
Mouscron, Belgium — Cargill Inc. is expanding its Veliche line with two Signature Origins dark couverture chocolates featuring the flavors of El Salvador and the Democratic Republic of Congo. “In developing our new Signature Origins products, we searched the cocoa-growing regions of the…
American Food, Shopping Patterns One Year Into COVID-19 Pandemic
New York — NCSolutions (NCS) has released research noting that since the emergence of the COVID-19 global health crisis, 96 percent of Americans say they clean and disinfect their homes as much or more than before; nearly half (47 percent) are…
Shipt Reveals Game Day Snack Preferences By State Ahead Of Tournament
Birmingham, AL — With the kickoff of March Madness, grocery delivery service Shipt, Inc. has revealed the favorite game day snacks of consumers across the country. According to data pulled by Shipt from the 2020 college basketball season, there were…
Nibmor Appoints Cheemalapati CEO
Stamford, CT — Nibmor, LLC, maker of organic dark chocolate, has appointed Prabha Cheemalapati Chief Executive Officer. Cheemalapati has 20 years of industry experience, much of it in the better-for-you food and beverage space. Most recently, she served as vice-president of marketing at…
