NCA President and CEO John Downs sent out a letter explaining the decision, citing restrictions on mass gatherings that have been in place in Chicago and Illinois, as well as guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
More than 190K farmers, 140 cooperatives sold 64K metric tons of cocoa on Fairtrade terms in Q4 2019.
March 24, 2020
Fairtrade International says sales of Fairtrade-certified cocoa from Côte d’Ivoire in the fourth quarter of 2019 increased farmers’ earnings by approximately $15.1 million compared to non-Fairtrade cocoa.
Premium snack has been named a finalist in the NEXTY Best New Sweet or Dessert category.
March 24, 2020
The Dark Chocolate + Pomegranate flavor is a gluten-free, nut-free snack featuring crispy organic quinoa, premium dark chocolate and real pomegranate arils for a burst of flavor.
As new non-imported cases of coronavirus decline, Shenzhen-based Amos Sweets faces challenges including changes in demand, increased difficulty in communication and the cancellation and postponement of industry events.
Association joins 60 other food organizations in calling for recognizing food manufacturing as ‘essential.’
March 19, 2020
John Downs, president and ceo of the National Confectioners Association, is calling on government officials at all levels to offer support to small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The modern consumer lives a busy lifestyle, cramming in multiple activities into a day. This has led to more consumers choosing to snack since they do not have enough time for traditional meals.
Company to showcase its solutions in digital showrooms, chats, webinars May 11-15.
March 18, 2020
With the physical interpack trade show being postponed to 2021, Bühler is offering a “virtual interpack” featuring digital showrooms, chats and webinars to present its latest technologies and solutions.