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Valentines Day stock

Valentine’s Day spending set to approach $22B

Consumers expected to spend $2B on candy.
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Alyse Thompson
February 10, 2021
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Spending projections for Valentine’s Day are not as sweet as 2020, but American consumers are still expected to feel the love, according to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.


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A closer look at Tony’s Chocolonely’s Sweet Solution collection

Company launched limited-edition ‘look-alike’ bars in January.
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Alyse Thompson
February 9, 2021
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Thecla Schaeffer, Tony’s head of marketing, recently spoke to Candy Industry about the development of the Sweet Solution collection, the response from customers and retailers, and its mission to achieve 100 achieve slave-free chocolate.


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Buyers Choice Awards 2020

Loacker, Albanese, Candy Treasure earn 2020 Buyer’s Choice Awards

ECRM hosted first virtual Everyday Candy Planning session Aug. 31-Sept. 11.
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Alyse Thompson
February 5, 2021
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Retail buyers attending ECRM’s virtual Everyday and Summer Seasonal Candy Planning session Aug. 31-Sept. 11 have selected winners of the 2020 Buyer's Choice Awards.


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Barry Callebaut highlights 4 trends influencing chocolate in 2021

Chocolate consumers increasingly interested in plant-based, sustainable products.
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Alyse Thompson
February 3, 2021
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During a Jan. 28 presentation of BC LIVE, the group’s digital event and education platform, Barry Callebaut highlighted four themes set to impact the chocolate space.
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supply chain

ACSI reveals pandemic-induced drop in customer satisfaction with food manufacturing

American Customer Satisfaction Index releases Nondurable Products Report.
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Alyse Thompson
January 27, 2021
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Consumer satisfaction with food manufacturing has dipped since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) reveals.


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Sweets and Snacks Expo

NCA extends Sweets & Snacks Expo booth cancellation deadline

2021 event set for June 23-25 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Alyse Thompson
January 25, 2021
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The National Confectioners Association (NCA) announced it has extended the deadline for booth cancellations for the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo from Jan. 31 to April 2.


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Pantone 2021 Color of the Year

Pantone’s 2021 Colors of the Year offer strength, optimism

Ultimate Gray, Illuminating yellow follow 2020’s Classic Blue.
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Alyse Thompson
January 20, 2021

How can we hold both the somberness of what has happened and optimism for what could come? Pantone, the provider of professional color language standards, has represented this through its selection of the 2021 Colors of the Year.


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Valeo Foods acquires German marzipan maker Schluckwerder Group

Irish company makes 18th acquisition, first in Germany.
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Alyse Thompson
January 13, 2021
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Dublin-based Valeo Foods is acquiring Schluckwerder Group, maker of Lübeck marzipan, from German investment firm Novum Capital.


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How communication and technology can support food manufacturing

Beekeeper’s Daniel Sztutwojner talks communication platform, using technology to improve operations and strengthen the workforce.
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Alyse Thompson
January 4, 2021
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Daniel Sztutwojner, Beekeeper’s chief customer officer, recently spoke to Candy Industry about the Beekeeper platform and how technology can support frontline workers, improve operations and help develop a skilled workforce for the future.


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Elderberry

Consumers seek immunity-boosting foods in light of COVID-19 pandemic

Innova Market Insights includes immune health in Top Trends for 2021.
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Alyse Thompson
December 9, 2020

Innova Market Insights says health and immunity will remain “top of mind” for consumers as concerns over COVID-19 extend into next year.


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