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Confectionery events impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

Candy industry events have all been canceled, modified due to the coronavirus.

Crystal Lindell

Alyse Thompson

August 5, 2020

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A number of confectionery industry events are canceled, postponed or continuing as planned.

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2020 Western Candy Conference canceled due to coronavirus

Event was slated to be held March 18-22.

Crystal Lindell

March 16, 2020

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Event was slated for March 18-March 22 at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort

NCA, Western Candy Conference to host California Advocacy Day

Event set for May 7-8 in Sacramento.

April 22, 2019

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The National Confectioners Association and the Western Candy Conference will host the 4th annual California Advocacy Day in Sacramento May 7-8.

‘It happened one extended weekend’

Generations, generosity and ingenuity major themes at 2018 Western Candy Conference.

Bernie Pacyniak

March 28, 2018

La Quinta Resorts and Club in La Quinta, Calif., proved ideal for this year’s Western Candy Conference, providing attendees with a spectacular backdrop for WCC’s 85th anniversary and its GENerational theme.

Sun and Shangri-La at the Western Candy Conference

Candy manufacturers, suppliers experience Ojai Valley Inn and Resort, keep abreast of industry realities.

Bernie Pacyniak

April 5, 2017

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Ever since 1937, when movie director Frank Capra used the sweeping mountain vistas of the valley as Shangri-La in his film Lost Horizon, Ojai and its famous resort have captivated Hollywood’s movie stars and movers and shakers. This year it proved to be the setting for confectionery glitterati.

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2015 Western Candy Conference to be in Hawaii

Event slated for March 18-22 in Maui.

Crystal Lindell

August 26, 2014

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Surf’s up and there’s no doubt confectioners will want to get on “board” for the 2015 Western Candy Conference.

Mike Rush, Larry Graham among Western Candy Conference 2014 speakers

Broad range of presenters, topics to anchor gathering in Rancho Mirage, Calif.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 4, 2013

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The 2014 Western Candy Conference promises a broad mix of informative and engaging speakers and presentations.

State of the Industry: Challenges Facing the Industry as the Pandemic Lingers

The ongoing pandemic has changed the way consumers shop, socialize, and share, behaviors that have a direct impact on the confectionery industry. In this webinar looking at the 2020 State of the Confectionery Industry, we will consider the undeniable fact that even though we are avoiding crowds and are side-stepping sharing occasions, we crave the comfort and security confectionery provides us.

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Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Although many foods are appealing, and even perceived as natural, in spite of containing synthetic additives, consumer increasingly prefer food products which are fully natural.

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Candy Industry Magazine

June 2019

The June 2019 issue features an interview with a natural candy color specialist, a look at how chocolate bar makers can stand out from the crowd, our global state of the candy industry, and more.

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