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EXPO PACK México canceled amid COVID-19 concerns

All online components of EXPO PACK México will remain available to exhibitors, attendees.

April 6, 2020

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with recommendations from the Mexico Ministry of Health, PMMI has canceled EXPO PACK México.

Sugarfina opens boutique in Mexico City

Store is candy’s retail chain’s first in Latin America.

December 12, 2019

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Sugarfina has opened a 650-sq.-ft. boutique in the Polanco district of Mexico City, the specialty candy retailer’s first in Latin America.

Mount Franklin Foods to open gummy plant in Mexico

220,000-sq.-ft. facility to become operational in May 2020, bring 450 jobs.

February 11, 2019

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Mount Franklin Foods, a leading manufacturer of branded, contract and private label confectionery, nuts, snacks and foodservice products, has begun construction on a 22,000-sq.-ft., state-of-the art manufacturing facility in San Jeronimo, Mexico.

Sugar reform coalition pans U.S., Mexico sugar deal

Dept. of Commerce argues agreement protects domestic sugar industry and sugar users.

Bernie Pacyniak

June 7, 2017

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Mexican Secretary of Economy Ildefonso Guajardo announced yesterday a new agreement in principal to suspend anti-dumping and countervailing duties against Mexican sugar imports into the United States.

Virc LLC breaks ground on Texas-based gummy factory

Mexico-based gummy manufacturer continues expansion into United States.

Abigail Watt

September 28, 2015

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Virc LLC's new 25,000 sq.-ft. plant is expected to be completed in March of 2016.

Hispanic Candies: Selling ‘dulces’ in the States

The Hispanic confectionery market continues to grow and conquer new markets in the United States.

Crystal Lindell

February 16, 2015

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More and more consumers are saying, “Quiero dulces!” And while that may be Spanish for “I want candy,” it’s retailers in the United States who are hearing it.

New U.S./Mexico sugar agreement could be bad for candy makers

Sweetener users group deeply concerned about potential limitations to Mexico sugar imports.

Crystal Lindell

October 29, 2014

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U.S. sugar policy reform took another blow this week, as the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it has initialed draft agreements with the Mexican government and Mexican sugar exporters.

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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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