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Peepsfest

Just Born to host virtual Peeps Chick Drop

Company will also host two-days of virtual activities.
December 23, 2020
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Just Born Quality Confections is continuing its annual Peep Chick Drop, but now fans can join in on the festivities virtually.


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holiday candy map 2020

What’s your state’s top holiday candy?

Peppermint bark reigns supreme as the No. 1 in 11 states.
December 23, 2020
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Perennial holiday favorites such as candy canes, chocolate Santas, Hershey Kisses and reindeer corn continue to represent, each earning the top spot in five states.


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Holiday spending projections are bright despite COVID-19 concerns

Online sales expected to increase, just as at the start of the pandemic.
December 23, 2020
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Despite uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Retail Federation predicts consumers will open their pocketbooks to spread holiday cheer.


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Barry Callebaut Forever Chocolate
Cocoa sustainability

Barry Callebaut’s Pablo Perversi talks cocoa sustainability, COVID-19 and eCommerce

The chocolate supplier's latest Forever Chocolate progress report shows the progress the company has made in a tumultuous year, and what’s next.
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
December 21, 2020
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The Swiss company recently released its annual Forever Chocolate report, detailing the sustainability progress it made over the year.
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Eat Natural snack bars

Ferrero to acquire UK cereal bar maker Eat Natural

Acquisition to expand Ferrero’s presence in snacking, Eat Natural’s distribution.
December 21, 2020
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Ferrero says it will maintain and further build Eat Natural’s brand authenticity, while supporting the company with distribution and expansion to new markets and category segments opportunities.


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Wholesome Sweeteners

Whole Earth Brands to acquire Wholesome Sweeteners

With an initial purchase price of $180M, the transaction is set to close in 2021.
December 21, 2020
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The transaction, expected to close in the first quarter of 2021, has been unanimously approved by Whole Earth Brands’ and Wholesome’s Boards of Directors.


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GODIVA names Nurtac Ziyal Afridi as CEO

Afridi had served as interim CEO before official appointment.
December 21, 2020
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GODIVA has officially named Nurtac Ziyal Afridi as CEO after she served at the company’s helm for two months in the interim.


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Scully family

Stephen Scully, VP of operations for Anthony-Thomas Candy Co., passes away at 53

Scully served at Anthony-Thomas for 22 years.
December 21, 2020
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Stephen Scully, v.p. of operations for Anthony-Thomas Candy Co., passed away at his home Dec. 17 after complications from COVID-19. He was 53.


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2021

How can we make predictions after such an unpredictable year?

2020 made forecasting 2021 feel different than it has in years past, but it also showed that knowing the future isn’t as important as we once thought.
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
December 16, 2020
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We just spent all of 2020 being hit with one large-scale traumatic event after another. How could anyone possibly know what the 2021 confectionery trends are going to be?
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NC Custom ACE USA

NC Custom acquires apparel, hard good supplier ACE USA

Acquisition will allow NC Custom to support promotional, travel and leisure business.
December 16, 2020
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NC Custom, the parent company of Amusemints and subsidiary of Nassau Candy, has acquired the continental U.S. business of ACE USA.


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