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Energy evident on show floor during Sweets & Snacks Expo 2017

Big Candy collaborates with Partnership for a Healthier America; buyers see innovation from manufacturers of all sizes.

July 1, 2017

There’s something magical about seeing Chicago’s McCormick Place transform into Candy Land for the annual Sweets & Snacks Expo, hosted May 23-25 by the National Confectioners Association.

One-on-One with Brian Blanchard, Managing Director of pladis Americas

Company to leverage brands to grow in North American market.

Bernie Pacyniak

June 28, 2017

Getting the word out about the newly formed company takes time, pladis’ new exec admits, but a bevy of strong brands makes him optimistic about the future.

Passing judgment

Bernie Pacyniak

May 31, 2017

Given that the National Confectioners Association (NCA)’s Innovation Awards were to be announced the next day at 11:30 on the first day of the Sweets & Snacks Expo, which was held May 23-25 at McCormick Place in Chicago, I was thrilled to get a sneak preview.

NCA announces 2017 Most Innovative New Product Award winners

Buddha Brands takes first Small Business Innovator Award.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 26, 2017

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced the winners of the 2017 Most Innovative New Product Awards.

New products we're excited to see at the Sweets & Snacks Expo

An extensive list of all the new products debuting at the show

May 22, 2017

More than 815 companies have registered, and at least 125 companies from other countries are set to participate.

Exhibition space for yummex 2017 filling up

Show staged annually in Dubai set for Sept. 18-20.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 10, 2017

Preparations for this year’s yummex Middle East, the trade fair for sweets and snacks in the MENA region staged annually in Dubai, are progressing at top speed.

2017 Kettle Award nominees announced

Foursome represents a cross-section of excellence within the industry.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 7, 2016

The nominees, who were selected based on their accomplishments, activities and contributions to the confectionery industry in 2016, include Shawn Askinosie, founder and ceo of Askinosie Chocolate; Sara Clair, director of product development, Brown & Haley; Steve Genzoli, v.p. of quality assurance/research & development, Ghirardelli Chocolate Co.; and Kirkland Vashaw, ceo of Spangler Candy Co.

Sweets & Snacks Expo celebrates 20th anniversary

Annual event brings the confectionery industry together since 1997.

Olivia Zyszczynski

November 30, 2016

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) created the All Candy Expo, now known as the Sweets & Snacks Expo, to bring manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers together.

Mars offers Transaction Zones insights

"Transaction Zones” are found throughout the entire shopping experience, whether brick and mortar or online

Crystal Lindell

July 26, 2016

Wrigley and Mars Chocolate North America have implemented a fresh, research-driven approach to driving incremental purchases across all products typically found at check out.

Just Born partners with France’s Cémoi

Just Born Quality Confections and Cémoi Inc. New York, a subsidiary of CEMOI Group of Perpignan, France, are partnering to expand the French chocolate products to the United States.

Crystal Lindell

July 26, 2016

Founded by and operating under similar principles, this collaboration brings two like-minded companies together.