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How candy brands can protect brand names in a global marketplace

Western Candy Conference presentation focuses on intellectual property, trademark protection.

March 24, 2021

Between international markets, the vast online marketplace and the rapid emergence of new cannabis products, it can feel impossible to protect a candy brand name these days.

2021 Western Candy Conference to be held virtually

Original event was scheduled to be hosted in Scottsdale, Arizona.

November 16, 2020

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Western Candy Conference 2021 will be hosted virtually, organizers announced Nov. 13.

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 as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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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.

2021 Candy State of the Industry

On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

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Does your company plan to develop or introduce products over the next year that fit any of the following trends?

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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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Items Tagged with 'Western Candy Conference'

ARTICLES

How candy brands can protect brand names in a global marketplace

2021 Western Candy Conference to be held virtually

Confectionery events impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

2020 Western Candy Conference canceled due to coronavirus

NCA, Western Candy Conference to host California Advocacy Day

‘It happened one extended weekend’

Sun and Shangri-La at the Western Candy Conference

2015 Western Candy Conference to be in Hawaii

Mike Rush, Larry Graham among Western Candy Conference 2014 speakers

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