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EXPO PACK México canceled amid COVID-19 concerns

All online components of EXPO PACK México will remain available to exhibitors, attendees.
April 6, 2020

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with recommendations from the Mexico Ministry of Health, PMMI has canceled EXPO PACK México.


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Mars to donate $20M toward COVID-19 relief

$8M to support global organizations.
April 6, 2020

As part of its ongoing response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Mars, Inc. has committed to donating $20 million to support people, pets and communities affected by COVID-19.


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Just Born extends temporary suspension of manufacturing

Company’s PA retail store will remain closed, office employees will continue to work remotely.
April 2, 2020

Production at Just Born Quality Confections’ manufacturing facilities in Philadelphia and Bethlehem, Pa. will remain suspended through at least April 20, the company announced Thursday.


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Hershey expresses concern over impact of COVID-19

In a public stock filing, Hershey said it's working to navigate a number of issues related to the pandemic.
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Crystal Lindell
April 1, 2020
Hershey said it’s expecting to face a number of challenges as a result of the current COVID-19 global pandemic, including a reduced demand for products, reduced availability of its products, and issues with the supply chain, among other things.
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There’s a promising future for confectionery (if we work together)

President of Montreal-based Splendid Chocolates offers optimism in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Doug Liberman
March 31, 2020
Doug Liberman, president of Montreal-based Splendid Chocolates, says the confectionery industry should work together to preserve everything that makes the industry great and bring consumers the products they'll want now and once the coronavirus pandemic is over.
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