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Barry Callebaut’s Chocovision postponed to June 2021 due to COVID-19

Event was originally slated to take place June 9-11 in Davos, Switzerland.

April 2, 2020

CHOCOVISION has been postponed to June 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event is organized by Barry Callebaut and typically held every two years in Davos, Switzerland.

Albanese, Undercover Snacks win 2020 NEXTY Awards

Awards announced through livestream on March 25.

April 1, 2020

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NEXTY Award winners are determined in a two-round judging process in the New Hope Network office prior to Expo West.

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IFT cancels in-person event, moves to virtual experience

Organizers said they wanted to give attendees time to cancel travel arrangements.

Crystal Lindell

March 31, 2020

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The Institute of Food Technologists' in-person event has been canceled due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Organizers are offering a virtual experience in its place.

See’s Candies suspends production

Company halts production for second time in nearly 100 years.

March 30, 2020

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See’s Candies has suspended production and shipping of product as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

75th Candy Industry Kettle Awards postponed until May 2021 due to coronavirus

Event, typically held the same week as Sweets & Snacks Expo, will be held in Chicago next year.

Crystal Lindell

March 26, 2020

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The event was originally scheduled to take place in May in Chicago, but it has been rescheduled after the NCA’s Sweets & Snacks Expo also was rescheduled.

Just Born suspends production amid COVID-19 outbreak

Production at Philadelphia, Bethlehem, Pa. facilities on hold through April 7.

March 25, 2020

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Just Born Quality Confections has temporarily suspended production at its facilities in Philadelphia and Bethlehem, Pa. in light of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Fairtrade: Prices boost Ivorian farmers’ income by $15M in Q4 2019

More than 190K farmers, 140 cooperatives sold 64K metric tons of cocoa on Fairtrade terms in Q4 2019.

March 24, 2020

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Fairtrade International says sales of Fairtrade-certified cocoa from Côte d’Ivoire in the fourth quarter of 2019 increased farmers’ earnings by approximately $15.1 million compared to non-Fairtrade cocoa.

Cannabis industry bolsters job market for packaging design

99 Designs reports nearly 60 percent increase in cannabis-related design jobs since 2015.

Tom Newmaster

March 23, 2020

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Package design and branding professionals are sure to be in demand as the cannabis industry continues to grow.

NCA’s Downs calls on elected officials to support small businesses during COVID-19 outbreak

Association joins 60 other food organizations in calling for recognizing food manufacturing as ‘essential.’

March 19, 2020

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John Downs, president and ceo of the National Confectioners Association, is calling on government officials at all levels to offer support to small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 outbreak.

How do Canadian consumers snack?

FMCG Gurus offers insights into Canadian consumers’ snacking habits.

Will Cowling

March 18, 2020

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The modern consumer lives a busy lifestyle, cramming in multiple activities into a day. This has led to more consumers choosing to snack since they do not have enough time for traditional meals.

Seasonal Candy in the Time of COVID-19

The candy industry is facing a once in a life-time period of uncertainty. This is something that is going to have a profound impact on buying behavior. Whilst such uncertainty will bring about heightened price sensitivity, it is also something that will result in consumers seeking out moments of comfort and escapism.

CPX20: Cannabis Products Exchange

Products Exchange is a unique new event spotlighting the latest in the development and production of legal cannabis edibles and beverages. This interactive two-day conference is designed to inform and inspire the ideation, innovation, research and development, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, and consumer safety of legal cannabis edibles and beverages.

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