Mondelēz International recently celebrated the grand opening of its new regional distribution center in Sandston, Virginia. The grand opening was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony that included local employees, company leadership, local and state elected officials and other honored guests. The new distribution site is part of the company’s $122.5 million investment in its […]
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NCA Shares New Report On Candy Consumers
Non-chocolate candy is a consumer favorite during prosperous, inflationary and pandemic times, according to the National Confectioners Association. The second-largest selling confectionery category, non-chocolate candy represents 32 percent of all U.S. confectionery dollar sales and growth is outpacing that of all other segments, IRI reports. In an effort to explore how shifting demographics, consumption preferences […]
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Hershey Shares Candy Pairing Guide For Holiday Traditions
Pennsylvania-based Hershey has released a candy pairing guide designed to match its holiday offerings with the most popular traditions found in its recent survey. The guide features seasonal favorites like Hershey’s Kisses and Reese’s Trees, as well as new products like Hershey’s Holiday Bars. “Hershey knows that magical feeling of being surrounded by loved ones and cherishing […]
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Mondelēz International Appoints Mukherjee To Board Of Directors
Chicago-based Mondelēz International has announced the appointment of Ann Mukherjee, chairwoman and CEO of Pernod Ricard North America, to the company’s board of directors, effective Jan. 1. “We welcome Ann to our Board and look forward to benefitting from her strong track record in leading and advising multinational consumer packaged goods companies,” said Dirk Van […]
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Consumers Set To Spread Holiday Cheer Through Candy
Chocolate and candy can play a role in year-round celebrations, but the $4.9 billion dollar winter holidays season is where these treats shine, with more than half of consumers saying they plan to celebrate the season by gifting confectionery products, according to research gathered by the National Confectioners Association. “A meaningful part of the excitement of the […]
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NCA Releases Statement On Chocolate, Cocoa Study
In response to the Consumer Reports’ study on chocolate and cocoa released Dec. 15, the National Confectioners Association released the following statement: “Chocolate and cocoa are safe to eat and can be enjoyed as treats as they have been for centuries. The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment guidelines cited in the Consumer Reports study […]
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Maine Crisp Names Goldstein As CEO
Winslow, Maine-based Maine Crisp has announced that former board member Lewis Goldstein is joining the company as CEO. His marketing and leadership expertise in the natural and organic food sector will help accelerate the company’s national expansion. Throughout a career spanning major brands including Sam Adams, Snapple, Kiss My Face and Organic Valley, Goldstein has […]
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Second Nature Brands Acquires Brownie Brittle
Detroit-based Second Nature Brands, a creator of nutritional and better-for-you snacks and treats, has completed the acquisition of Brownie Brittle from Encore Consumer Capital. The terms of the transaction are not being disclosed. Founded in 2012, Brownie Brittle is a brownie snack brand whose combination of flavor and texture appeals to growing consumer demand. Brownie Brittle […]