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NCA reveals confectionery shopping changes amid COVID-19

Coronavirus impacts how and where consumers buy candy
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
November 3, 2020
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New report from the NCA focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the new buying behaviors that have emerged as a result.
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Big League Chew HOF winner 2020

Mass. teen wins trip to National Baseball Hall of Fame sponsored by Big League Chew

Nicholas Gouveia, 14, also won $5,000 for hometown Little League team.
November 2, 2020
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More than 40,000 entries were submitted, and 14-year-old Nicholas Gouveia, from Frye Island, Mass., captured the ultimate prize — a three day/two-night trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y. and the chance to win $50,000 to support his hometown youth baseball program.


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Lantic, DouxMatok partner on cane-based sugar reduction solution

Companies have worked for two years to move from pilot testing to commercial scale manufacturing.
November 2, 2020
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Rogers Sugar Inc., parent of North American sugar manufacturer Lantic Inc., and DouxMatok, a food-tech company, have collaborated to deliver a unique sugar reduction solution based on cane sugar to food companies in North America.


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Haribo Gilbane

HARIBO selects Milwaukee firm as general contractor for Wisconsin factory

Construction on facility is set to being as soon as possible in 2020.
November 2, 2020
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Gilbane Building Company will be responsible for all construction and work-site management. Construction on HARIBO of America's 136.8-acre facility is going to begin as soon as possible in 2020.


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GNT Blue

Spirulina offer solutions for clean-label blues in candy

With a wide range of formats available, EXBERRY spirulina concentrates can deliver clean-label blue shades for almost any type of confectionery.
Jeannette O’Brien,
October 28, 2020
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Blue is big in 2020. But with consumer acceptance of artificial food dyes continuing to decline, using a clean-label alternative is essential.
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SmartSweets Sweet Chews

TPG Growth takes majority stake in SmartSweets, brings on new CEO

Founder Tara Bosch will remain with the company, focusing on innovation, strategic initiatives.
October 28, 2020
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TPG Growth received its stake from SmartSweets’ management and other shareholders. Tara Bosch, who founded SmartSweets in 2015, will remain the largest individual shareholder.


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ACappella Chocolate 1

Debbas Gourmet aims to strike a chord with new chocolate line

Maxwell Debbas talks wholesale, A’cappella Chocolate and chocolate subscription services.
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Alyse Thompson
October 27, 2020
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Maxwell Debbas, managing partner, new product development specialist and chocolatier, recently spoke to Candy Industry about Debbas Gourmet’s wholesale opportunities, the inspiration behind the A’cappella line and its chocolate subscription services.


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Sweets and Snacks Expo

2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo set for June in Indianapolis

Event to be held at Indiana Convention Center June 22-25.
October 27, 2020
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The 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo has been scheduled for June 22-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, the National Confectioners Association (NCA) announced Tuesday.


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Halloween

Latest IRI data offers insight into how COVID-19 is impacting candy sales

While gum, mints, and gift box chocolate dollar sales are down, chocolate candy, non-chocolate candy and sugar-free chocolate all increased.
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
October 26, 2020
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The data makes it clear that the coronavirus has indeed left its mark on the sector.
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Packaged Facts Halloween food gifting

Packaged Facts: Halloween 2020 offers opportunity for food gifting

Gifting companies continue to expand options for other holidays, year-round occasions.
October 23, 2020
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For American consumers who find trick-or-treating during the coronavirus pandemic to be more chilling than thrilling, food gifts offer an opportunity to safely scare up both smiles and sweets, Packaged Facts says in a new report.


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