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Coronavirus

FDA: No evidence food or food packaging spread COVID-19

In a joint statement with the CDC, USDA, agency says the fact that COVID-19 is a respiratory illness makes it very unlikely to be spread via food
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
February 22, 2021
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“Our confidence in the safety of the U.S. food supply remains steadfast,” the agencies’ statement said.
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Valentines Day

Podcast: Ferrara’s Mariah Havens on Valentine’s Day candy, COVID-19’s impact and Amazon’s data

Havens shares insights on the candy company's seasonal sales, using data to increase digital sales, and new products.
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
February 10, 2021
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Mariah Havens talks with Candy Industry's Editor Crystal Lindell about all the ways COVID-19 has impacted the company, how Ferrara is approaching Valentine’s Day, and the best strategy for online sales. 
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ISM and ProSweets Cologne 2021 completely canceled amid COVID-19

Organizers have canceled both in-person, virtual aspects of the event, scheduled for Jan. 31- Feb. 3, 2021.
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
November 30, 2020
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Organizers said the increased number of infections, as well as the related lockdowns and travel restrictions, made the event unfeasible.
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NCA

NCA reveals confectionery shopping changes amid COVID-19

Coronavirus impacts how and where consumers buy candy
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
November 3, 2020
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New report from the NCA focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the new buying behaviors that have emerged as a result.
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See Halloween candy

See’s Candies announces individually wrapped candies, new holiday for Halloween season

Company encourages people to celebrate National Choose Your Chocolate Day, on Sept. 16, which corresponds with Mary See’s birthday.
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
September 9, 2020
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See’s Candies is launching two new individually wrapped candies for the upcoming Halloween season, which is slated to be impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mintel Next Normal

Mintel sheds light on candy’s ‘next normal’ and what it means for new product launches

Marcia Mogelonsky, of Mintel, recently discussed the impact of COVID-19 on shopping behaviors during a Candy Industry webinar.
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
August 31, 2020
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According to Mintel’s latest research, 55 percent of U.S. adults over 18 are still limiting the time they spend in store.
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Hershey baking chips
COVID-19

Hershey sees increase in home baking, decrease in mint sales amid pandemic

During recent corporate calls, the company outlined how COVID-19 has impacted Hershey
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
May 27, 2020
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Consumers are baking at home more, but they’re also reaching for fewer mints during the coronavirus pandemic.
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3dcart
Online candy stores

5 essential steps for building an online candy store in a post-COVID-19 market

Gonzalo Gil, founder and ceo of 3dcart, also gives three steps for easing customers’ coronavirus concerns.
Gonzalo gil
Gonzalo Gil
May 22, 2020
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Anyone who wants to start an ecommerce business devoted to candy may find plenty of customers looking for sweetness amid all the bitterness. However, they need to be smart with how they adapt to the present and the future while building their store.
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SmartSweets video

VIDEO: How SmartSweets launched Sweet Chews during the COVID-19 pandemic

May 6, 2020
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Tara Bosch, founder of SmartSweets, talks about the launch of Sweet Chews with Candy Industry Managing Editor Alyse Thompson.
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Waymaker

Going from chocolates to face shields: Candy industry steps up to make PPE

Confectionery manufacturers and suppliers are making personal protective equipment amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
May 1, 2020
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“There were weeks there, we were getting calls from buyers just in tears. It was just a dire situation. As a candy company, the weight of that, it was very humbling. We were supplying something that was saving people’s lives," said Michael Moss, CEO of the Sweet Shop.
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May 25, 2021

Kettle Awards

Established in 1946 by Candy Industry's founder and publisher, Don Gussow, the Kettle Award represents the highest recognition an individual working within the U.S. confectionery industry can attain. This year marks the 75th Year of the prestigious award and we invite you to join us for an evening reception honoring its rich heritage and to celebrate the nominees and winner of the 2020 Kettle Award.

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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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