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NCA announces promotion of three leaders

President and CEO John Downs says NCA has made ‘tremendous progress’ on strategic plan.

September 6, 2018

The National Confectioners Association has promoted three members of its leadership with the goals of improving operational efficiency and enhancing the organization’s advocacy, communications, industry affairs and regulatory support.

Chewie Fruities Halloween Multipack

Torie & Howard, New Milford, Conn.

September 6, 2018

The Chewie Fruities Halloween multipack contains 20 0.42-oz.packs of individually-wrapped pieces of organic candy.

Castronovo Chocolate founder combines ecology PhD with chocolate making

Denise Castronovo discusses why it's so important to be a bean-to-bar chocolate maker.

Crystal Lindell

September 6, 2018

When Denise Castronovo launched Castronovo Chocolate in 2013 with her husband Jim, she brought with her a PhD in ecology and a passion for rainforest conservation. So to her it was only natural that her company start in an actual forest - with the cocoa beans.

Alter Eco Truffle 3-packs

Alter Eco, San Francisco, Calif.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 6, 2018

Alter Eco has introduced three-packs of its Sea Salt, Mint Crème and Salted Caramel Truffles.

Loackini chocolates

Loacker USA, New York City.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 5, 2018

Loacker will celebrate National Chocolate Day on Oct. 28 with the launch of Loackini.

Katjes looks to merge with CPK

Katjes says the merger would, ‘create a new confectionery heavyweight in France.’

Crystal Lindell

September 5, 2018

Katjes International is in exclusive negotiations with CPK, a subsidiary from Eurazeo, about a possible merger.

Tru Fru, Koko’s Confectionery and Dave’s Sweet Tooth win 2018 Buyer's Choice Awards

Judging held during ECRM Candy Planning event held Aug. 27-29 at the Hilton Anaheim.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 5, 2018

The results are in. Retail buyers attending ECRM’s Everyday and Summer Seasonal Candy Planning event in Anaheim Aug. 26-30 have selected winners of the 2018 Buyers Choice Awards.

Pack your bags: Resort in the Philippines now offering chocolate-themed getaway

Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa in Cebu uses cacao grown at the resort for “The Land of Chocolate.”

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 4, 2018

The Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa in Cebu, Philippines, has launched “The Land of Chocolate,” featuring chocolate made from cacao grown at the resort.

Mount Franklin Foods acquires Hospitality Mints

Production of Hospitality Mints to remain in Boone, N.C.

Crystal Lindell

September 4, 2018

Mount Franklin Foods, LLC — the parent company of Sunrise Confections, Azar Nut Company and Mount Franklin Nutritionals — has acquired North Carolina-based Hospitality Mints, LLC for an undisclosed sum.

Mintel: Americans embracing ready-to-eat popcorn

Total US retail sales of popcorn increased 32 percent in the last five years to reach an estimated $2.5 billion in 2017, with RTE growing 118 percent between 2012-17 to reach $1.1 billion.

Crystal Lindell

August 29, 2018

Total US retail sales of popcorn increased 32 percent in the last five years to reach an estimated $2.5 billion in 2017, with RTE growing 118 percent between 2012-17 to reach $1.1 billion.

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NCA announces promotion of three leaders

Chewie Fruities Halloween Multipack

Castronovo Chocolate founder combines ecology PhD with chocolate making

Alter Eco Truffle 3-packs

Loackini chocolates

Katjes looks to merge with CPK

Tru Fru, Koko’s Confectionery and Dave’s Sweet Tooth win 2018 Buyer's Choice Awards

Pack your bags: Resort in the Philippines now offering chocolate-themed getaway

Mount Franklin Foods acquires Hospitality Mints

Mintel: Americans embracing ready-to-eat popcorn

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