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The latest news on coronavirus (COVID-19) and its effects on the confectionery industry.

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Mintel identifies 7 trends impacting consumer behavior in 2021

Focus shifts to health, connection and sustainability.
January 13, 2021
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Mintel has identified seven trends it projects will impact global consumer markets in 2021 and offered insights and recommendations for companies and brands to act on in the next 12 months.


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Driving packaging sustainability during COVID-19

PMMI offers three suggestions to reinvigorate brand commitments to eco-conscious packaging.
Bryan Griffen
January 11, 2021
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Despite COVID-19’s initial impact on consumer behavior, the pandemic hasn’t shelved sustainability as a priority so much as redefined it.


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Harpak-ULMA launches North American initiative to support confectionery, bakery industries

Company hires Hershey alum Josh Becker to lead effort.
January 4, 2021
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Harpak-ULMA has launched a new North American initiative to help the bakery and confectionery markets improve flexibility and operational performance in response to COVID-19 business disruptions.


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COVID recap

A look back at how the candy industry coped with COVID-19 in 2020

Event cancelations, economic impacts, and the general uncertainty of the last year left its mark on candy companies all over the world.
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Crystal Lindell
December 23, 2020
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While we are still nowhere near the end of the pandemic, we've closed out 2020. So it seems important to take a moment and look back at everything that’s happened.
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Barry Callebaut’s Pablo Perversi talks cocoa sustainability, COVID-19 and eCommerce

The chocolate supplier's latest Forever Chocolate progress report shows the progress the company has made in a tumultuous year, and what’s next.
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Crystal Lindell
December 21, 2020
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The Swiss company recently released its annual Forever Chocolate report, detailing the sustainability progress it made over the year.
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How can we make predictions after such an unpredictable year?

2020 made forecasting 2021 feel different than it has in years past, but it also showed that knowing the future isn’t as important as we once thought.
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Crystal Lindell
December 16, 2020
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We just spent all of 2020 being hit with one large-scale traumatic event after another. How could anyone possibly know what the 2021 confectionery trends are going to be?
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Yowie 2020 Christmas Holiday

Yowie works to ‘Sweeten the Season’ amid stay-home orders due to COVID-19

Candy company known for its surprise-inside treats offering discounts, free gifts, family activities and more this year.
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Crystal Lindell
December 14, 2020
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Throughout the holiday season, Yowie will offer special gifts, free activities for families, and discounts on their beloved surprise-inside chocolate eggs.
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Consumers seek immunity-boosting foods in light of COVID-19 pandemic

Innova Market Insights includes immune health in Top Trends for 2021.
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Alyse Thompson
December 9, 2020

Innova Market Insights says health and immunity will remain “top of mind” for consumers as concerns over COVID-19 extend into next year.


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2021 confectionery industry events impacted by COVID-19

Here’s a running list of events canceled, postponed or shifted to virtual.
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Alyse Thompson
December 3, 2020
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Confectionery industry events for 2021 have been canceled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, while others are moving ahead in a virtual format.


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interpack 2021 canceled due to COVID-19

Organizers cite increasing infections, restrictions for cancelation.
December 3, 2020
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Organizers for interpack have canceled the 2021 event due to increasing COVID-19 infections and ongoing travel restrictions.


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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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