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Bold flavors, unique experiences drive confectionery, snack product launches

Innova Market Insights reports 17 percent growth in product launches.

January 15, 2019

Consumer curiosity to discover something new is leading to bolder flavors and blends, surprise textures and a greater focus on visual appeal in the sweets and snacks arena.

Warrell aims to be 'partner of choice' in contract manufacturing

The Warrell Corp. rebrands to Warrell Creations to reflect new focus on innovation, flexibility.

Alyse Thompson

November 14, 2018

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The Warrell Corp. has morphed over the last half-century to be many things to many different members of the confectionery industry

XOXO NECCO: What candy companies can learn from NECCO's closing

Candy makers can’t rely on nostalgia to stay alive

Crystal Lindell

August 14, 2018

There’s a saying that if you can’t be a good example, be a warning. And sadly, NECCO has become a warning for confectionery companies. Even iconic brands aren’t safe.

ISM offers more of the good things

48th show continues to reflect consumer trends of better-for-you, permissible indulgence

Bernie Pacyniak

April 13, 2018

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Certainly there were plenty of traditional sweets for candy lovers to sample and enjoy. Still, it was clear that more fruit, more indulgent chocolate, more whimsy, more intensity, more color and more authenticity permeated the show displays.

Unwrapping chocolate innovation

Chicagoland Food and Beverage Network hosts event at Barry Callebaut Chicago Chocolate Academy.

Alyse Thompson

February 7, 2018

It’s not every day you get a chance to visit Barry Callebaut’s Chicago Chocolate Academy — and when you do, you jump on it.

Candy makers pull out all the stops for Orlando ECRM show

Three candy companies earn Buyer's Choice Awards during August candy planning event.

Alyse Thompson

October 6, 2017

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ECRM hosted its annual Candy Planning: Everyday & Summer Seasonal event in August at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Fla.

Yummex announces winners of 2017 Innovation Awards

Show held Sept. 18-20 at the Dubai World Trade Centre

Alyse Thompson

September 20, 2017

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Organizers of Yummex Middle East, formerly known as Sweets and Snacks Middle East, have announced the winners of the 2017 Innovation Awards during the show’s 11th edition, held Sept. 18-20 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Leaders in Innovation: Innovate or hibernate

Leading processing, packaging equipment suppliers offer innovation insights.

September 20, 2017

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Fostering an environment that begets innovation requires a combination of open-mindedness and discipline, incubation and inspiration.

Orlando ECRM candy planning show serves up innovation

Event held Aug. 13-17 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Fla.

Alyse Thompson

August 30, 2017

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While looking at the calendar this morning, I got quite the shock. How is it already Aug. 30? This summer flew by. It seems like May’s Sweets & Snacks Expo and June’s National Candy Month were only yesterday.

Passing judgment

Bernie Pacyniak

May 31, 2017

Given that the National Confectioners Association (NCA)’s Innovation Awards were to be announced the next day at 11:30 on the first day of the Sweets & Snacks Expo, which was held May 23-25 at McCormick Place in Chicago, I was thrilled to get a sneak preview.

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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