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Coverage on the newest industry equipment offers readers what they need to make informed decisions about what’s on the market.

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Processing

An update on the latest technological tweaks and breakthroughs in automation and technology.

Packaging

Check out ongoing developments and innovations in the packaging of confections.

Logistics

A look at managing the supply chain locally as well as globally.

ARTICLES

American Licorice turns to AnswerRocket for market data analysis

Platform gives candy company insights into key performance drivers.

June 16, 2021

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American Licorice Company is leveraging AnswerRocket’s augmented analytics platform for data discovery and automated analysis of its syndicated market data from IRI and SPINS.

Lindell column: Grocery stores need to stop treating pick-up order staff like robots

Recent New York Times report details how stores are treating the staff that compile online orders — it’s alarming.

Crystal Lindell

June 7, 2021

Recent New York Times report details how grocery stores are treating the staff that compile online orders — it’s alarming.

Tony’s Chocolonely to relaunch Sweet Solution bars as permanent offering

Company launched Sweet Solution campaign in early 2021.

June 3, 2021

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Launched earlier this year, the original, limited-edition Sweet Solution assortment aimed to draw awareness to illegal child labor and modern slavery in the cocoa industry.

Ferrero to donate up to $350K to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Company will introduce limited-edition packaging with art by CMNH Champions.

June 2, 2021

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Three brands — Crunch, Butterfinger and Baby Ruth — will introduce limited-edition packaging with art created by CMNH Champions.

How Syntegon helped Ritter Sport create paper packaging

The chocolate company’s new paper pouches are made on machines that gently handle paper, allow for flexibility, and offer stability at high speeds.

May 17, 2021

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The chocolate company’s new paper pouches are made on machines that not only gently handle paper, but also allow for flexibility, and offer stability at high speeds.

Candy School seeks to raise $24K for table-top equipment

Funds for University of Wisconsin-Madison program needed before equipment ships in June.

Alyse Thompson

May 4, 2021

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Supporters of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Resident Course in Confectionery Technology — known colloquially as “Candy School” — are asking the confectionery industry for help in purchasing table-top equipment for future in-person instruction.

Grocery delivery via drone? Kroger partners with Drone Express on pilot program

Pilot program starts this spring in Centerville, Ohio, with plans for California program next.

Crystal Lindell

May 3, 2021

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The pilot program will allow package delivery to the location of a customer's smartphone, as opposed to a street address.

Chocolate Inspirations debuts Happy by Chocolate line

Traditional and vegan confections now available in retail-ready pouch packaging.

Alyse Thompson

April 29, 2021

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Chocolate Inspirations has launched Happy by Chocolate, a line of products designed to spread positivity during difficult times.

How Ritter Sport used MeisterTask to transform its to-do lists

The digital platform also helped the chocolate company better navigate work-from-home during the pandemic.

Crystal Lindell

April 19, 2021

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Staff at Ritter Sport, known for its iconic square chocolates, were keeping track of their to-do lists with sticky notes, pencils and whiteboards. Torsten Schlegel knew there had to be a better way.

nib mor launches new logo, redesigned packaging

Rebrand aims to appeal to family-focused audience.

April 19, 2021

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With growing consumer demand for lower sugar, lower calorie organic dark chocolate, nib mor is redesigning its packaging with vibrant colors and unique iconography to appeal to its family-focused audience.