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Kinder Chocolate voted chocolate Product of the Year winner

Kinder Chocolate hit shelves in the U.S. this past September.

Liz Parker Kuhn

February 13, 2024

The largest consumer survey of product innovation recognizes Kinder chocolate as this year's chocolate category winner.

PMCA announces 77th Annual Production Conference program

PMCA announces program for 77th Annual Production Conference

Details will continue to be added to the agenda as the conference approaches.

Liz Parker Kuhn

February 13, 2024

The conference will take place April 15–17 in Lancaster, PA.

Andrew Petrou has been promoted to flavorist, savory lab manager at Bell’s global headquarter in Northbrook, IL.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances promotes top talent at global headquarters

The company promoted some of its top talent to fuel strategic growth.

Liz Parker Kuhn

February 13, 2024

The global flavors and fragrances company unveiled new leadership appointments in Northbrook, IL.

NCA reveals 2024 Woman of Influence Award recipient

Sylvia Buxton, Perfetti Van Melle, to be honored at the State of the Industry conference.

Liz Parker Kuhn

February 12, 2024

Created by NCA’s Women’s Leadership Group, the award honors a woman who has demonstrated superior leadership and industry mentorship, with a proven record of growth and influence in the confectionery industry.

Euromonitor: Chocolate remains a Valentine's Day favorite

Global seasonal chocolate prices are expected to grow around 3.5% compared to last year.

Liz Parker Kuhn

February 12, 2024

Chocolate is popular for self-love and the industry is innovating, making products especially for Valentine’s Day.

ofi reveals sweet treats, trends winning hearts this Valentine’s Day

Floral flavors, food and beverage gifting, bold fruit flavors, and premium pastries are trending this year.

Liz Parker Kuhn

February 9, 2024

Madeline Bills, cocoa innovation manager, ofi, offers some insight into the sweet treats and the trends that are predicted to be popular during Valentine's Day this year.

Podcast: Chaucer Foods on freeze-dried inclusions in fruit snacks

Formulators have many options on what inclusions to use in fruit snacks.

Liz Parker Kuhn

February 9, 2024

Find out what inclusions formulators can use in fruit snacks.

Nerds goes to the Big Game for the first time ever

Big Game effects on CPG purchasing in confectionery

Shoppers tend to change their buying habits in the weeks leading up to the Big Game.

Liz Parker Kuhn

February 9, 2024

Ibotta CMO Rich Donahue talks about how the Big Game can affect consumer purchasing, and how manufacturers can leverage the event for their television ads.