kids choice awards

Three candy makers nab 2020 Kids Choice Awards

Judging held in February during ECRM’s Christmas & Halloween program.

May 29, 2020

ECRM hosted its annual Candy Planning: Christmas & Halloween program Feb. 16-19 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Meiji America, American Licorice, Bazooka win 2020 Kids Choice Awards

Judging held during ECRM Christmas & Halloween Candy Planning session.

Alyse Thompson

February 26, 2020

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ECRM hosted its annual Candy Planning: Christmas & Halloween program Feb. 16-19 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

ECRM Christmas & Halloween session kicks off next week

Candy planning event set for Feb. 16-19 in Las Vegas.

Alyse Thompson

February 12, 2020

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Though Valentine’s Day 2020 is nearly in the books, it’s not too early to start thinking about Halloween and Christmas.

Three companies honored with 2019 Kid's Choice Awards

ECRM Candy Planning: Christmas & Halloween session held Feb. 17-20 at Bally's Las Vegas.

Alyse Thompson

April 8, 2019

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No Christmas & Halloween program would be complete without the Kid's Choice Awards, sponsored by Candy Industry Magazine and ECRM.

ECRM: DeMet's, Perfetti Van Melle, Imaginings 3 win 2019 Kids Choice Awards

Children from Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada voted for their favorite candies.

Alyse Thompson

February 27, 2019

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No Christmas & Halloween program would be complete without the Kid’s Choice Awards, sponsored by Candy Industry Magazine and ECRM. Participating candy companies submitted products for young people from the Boys & Girls Club from Southern Nevada to sample and judge.

ECRM: DeMet's, Perfetti Van Melle, Bazooka win 2018 Kids Choice Awards

New products we loved at ECRM Christmas & Halloween event.

Alyse Thompson

April 27, 2018

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Check out the new products we loved at ECRM's Candy Planning: Christmas & Halloween event, held Feb. 18-21 at the Hilton Chicago.

Kids Choice Awards judging offers reminder of candy’s sweet purpose

Discriminating youngsters determined winners during ECRM Christmas & Halloween event at Hilton Chicago.

Alyse Thompson

February 21, 2018

A good reminder of the experiences we create, sell and promote came in the form of the Kids Choice Awards, held this week during ECRM’s Candy Planning: Christmas & Halloween event at the Hilton Chicago.

Products we’re excited to see at the ECRM Christmas & Halloween show!

Candy planning event set for Feb. 18-21 at Hilton Chicago.

Alyse Thompson

February 14, 2018

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Though we’re celebrating love today with chocolate and candy hearts, it’s not too early to start thinking about Halloween and Christmas.

64 products we loved at the 2017 Christmas, Halloween ECRM

The best candy from the seasonal ECRM show, held in Las Vegas Feb. 19-22.

Alyse Thompson

April 20, 2017

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ECRM events bring together confectioners and candy buyers for meetings that resemble speed dating, since they have just 10 or 20 minutes at each appointment.

2017 Kids Choice Award winners named at seasonal ECRM event

Judging held during Candy Planning: Christmas and Halloween event in Las Vegas.

Alyse Thompson

February 22, 2017

Candy manufacturers and sellers have a tough audience in grocery, convenience and other retail buyers, but the true test comes from an even more discerning crowd: Children.