The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has named Nancy Smith, national account manager at Premier Specialty, as the 2026 Golden Candy Dish Award recipient and Paul Bradley, sales director at Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc., as the Silver Candy Dish Award winner. The awards recognize those who have strengthened connections between manufacturers, broker sales agents and […]
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PepsiCo Lowers Suggested Snack Prices Ahead Of Big Game
PepsiCo has reduced the suggested retail prices on many of its snack brands by up to nearly 15 percent, including Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos and Tostitos, with the new pricing rolling out in the U.S. this week. The change comes as households prepare for one of the year’s biggest snacking occasions, spanning winter gatherings and the […]
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Rise Baking Co. Names McNeil As CEO
Rise Baking Co. has appointed Mark McNeil as CEO, succeeding Brian Zellmer, who led the Minneapolis-based manufacturer over the past five years. McNeil is a seasoned food and beverage executive with more than 30 years of cross-functional leadership experience across retail, foodservice and manufacturing. He most recently served as CEO of Shearer’s Foods, the largest […]
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The Wonderful Company Awards $1.5M In Grants To Central Valley Nonprofits
The Wonderful Company has announced the latest recipients of its Central Valley Community Grants program, awarding more than $1.5 million in funding to 43 organizations across California’s Central Valley. The grants support initiatives focused on health and wellness, education, recreation, community beautification, art and social services in communities where more than 3,000 Wonderful employees live […]
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Mars Receives Top Honors On Glassdoor’s Best Places Lists
Mars Inc. earned the top spot on Glassdoor’s inaugural Best Places to Work in Manufacturing and Energy list and ranked sixth on the job search and career community’s 2026 Best Places to Work list, the company announced Jan. 21. The awards are determined based on voluntary, anonymous feedback from employees on Glassdoor. McLean, Virginia-based Mars […]
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Foodberry, Bel Group Partner To Reimagine Fruit-Based Snacking
Foodberry, a B2B innovation company and manufacturer, has announced a partnership with Bel US, part of the Bel Group with brands including Babybel and GoGo squeeZ. Under the agreement, Bel will leverage Foodberry’s food technology platform to develop new snacks made with fruit. The partnership combines Bel’s brands, go-to-market expertise and leadership in portion-sized snacks […]
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NCA Names 11th Future Leadership Program Class
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has named the 11th class of participants in its Future Leadership Program, a professional development initiative designed to support the next generation of leaders in the confectionery industry. The program – established to nurture emerging talent and strengthen leadership pipelines across companies involved in chocolate, candy and gum – brings […]
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Jackson’s Expands Retail Distribution As Better-For-You Snack Demand Grows
Jackson’s, a snack brand distributing premium avocado oil products, is entering 2026 with significant retail momentum, expanding distribution across major club, grocery, natural, convenience and e-commerce channels nationwide. The Q1 expansion is anchored by the national rollout of Jackson’s Super Veggie Straws alongside continued growth for its kettle chips and sweet potato chips. The brand […]