Logistics | Candy

Blockchain for cocoa? Maybe.

Tony’s Chocolonely, Goodio Chocolate find blockchain an “interesting” solution for transparency.

March 20, 2019

Blockchain is a buzzword often tied to cryptocurrencies, but bean-to-bar chocolate companies focused on improving transparency within the cocoa supply chain have other ideas.

Asher’s Chocolate Co. unveils new delivery truck artwork

Trucks feature photos of company’s well-known products.

January 24, 2019

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Asher’s Chocolate Co. has refreshed the design of its delivery fleet with colorful artwork and larger-than-life product photos.

The future of candy is actually artificial ... intelligence

How AI will help brands predict product successes, interact with customers and boost sales.

Crystal Lindell

January 22, 2019

It’s not some crazy futuristic prediction. Artificial intelligence has the potential to have a huge impact on the economy.

How China’s online retailers are changing the way people shop

Neil Stern, senior partner at McMillanDoolittle, shares China’s push into ‘new retail’ at PLMA event.

Alyse Thompson

November 14, 2018

Amazon is a revolutionary force when it comes to retail in the United States, but it has a long way to go to compete with China’s online behemoths.

Can virtual reality improve the shopping experience?

Walmart applies for two patents in step toward virtual store.

Alyse Thompson

August 21, 2018

Walmart has applied for two patents for a “virtual store” and fulfillment system that includes VR headsets and sensor gloves. Could that improve — or impair — shopping at Walmart stores?

Let’s talk about Blockchain, baby

It seems like the latest fad in technology, but if all goes well, it may change the way confectionery companies track ingredients, including cocoa.

Crystal Lindell

July 11, 2018

Blockchain is like the new pet rock. Everyone’s talking about it and nobody really gets it — but they’re all too scared to admit it makes no sense because everyone else seems really excited about it. It’s OK. Editor Crystal Lindell is here to help.

Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Co. to open warehouse

Move brings total footprint to 50,000 sq. ft.

Alyse Thompson

January 17, 2018

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St. Louis-based Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Co. is once more in need of space, space, space.

Candy Industry's Confectionery Equipment & Ingredient Survey

Candy Industry survey: Manufacturers releasing more new products, investing in equipment

Survey reveals equipment, ingredient purchasing trends.

Bernie Pacyniak

September 14, 2017

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Confectioners are thinking hard and spending money while doing so. Those are the findings from Candy Industry's Confectionery Equipment & Ingredient Survey.

Special Report: New product development making manufacturers invest

Candy Industry's Ingredient & Equipment Trends survey reveals increased activity in new product launches, equipment investments.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 9, 2016

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There's nothing dismal about Candy Industry's Confectionery Ingredient & Equipment survey. Respondents representing a broad cross-section of the industry are looking to make equipment purchases during the next three years.

2017

interpack 2017 exhibitor applications now available online

2017 event to feature U.S. Pavilion

Crystal Lindell

October 15, 2015

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The deadline for reserving exhibit space at interpack 2017 is Feb. 29, 2016. And the event will be held from May 4-10, 2017 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.