The annual Candy Planning: Everyday & Non-Seasonal ECRM event offers buyers a chance to see what’s in store for the coming year. This year, candy makers set up shop in a hotel or conference room at the Marriott New Orleans, Sept. 15-Sept. 18, while buyers went from room to room to get a personal look at the all the delicious new candy slated to debut in the coming months.
Candy Industry Magazine and ECRM also hosted a Buyer’s Choice award again this year. Manufacturers supplied 100 samples of their favorite new items, and the buyers had a chance to vote for their favorite New Chocolate, New Non-Chocolate and New Novelty items. The winners received free advertising in the November issue as well as digital ads online.Candy Industry would like to thank everyone who participated in the event and offer all of the winners our sincerest congratulations!