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Coronavirus

Sweets and Snacks to proceed amid COVID-19, but NCA offers badge fee refunds

John Downs says they remain hopeful about holding the event, but they are also trying to provide flexibility for attendees due to coronavirus.

Crystal Lindell

March 17, 2020

The Sweets and Snacks Expo is still proceeding as planned. However, the NCA is now offering a full refund on badge fees for anyone whose plans change as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.

Using cannabis to elevate chocolate

Chocolate and cannabis are natural companions, and the category holds much promise for delivering elevated consumer experiences.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

March 9, 2020

While their chemical components make chocolate and cannabinoids compatible, producers of cannabis-infused chocolate also say the medium allows for elevating the cannabis consumption experience and serves as an access point for discerning cannabis consumers.

How food brands can use nostalgia to their advantage

More than 70 percent of U.S. consumers enjoy things from their childhoods.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

March 4, 2020

Playing on consumers’ memories and emotional connections to nostalgic flavors and products can spell success for food manufacturers, according to a new report from FONA International.

Morinaga America kicks HI-CHEW brand into high gear

With eyes toward the future, the company celebrates 12 years of growth in the U.S. confectionery market.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

March 2, 2020

Over the last decade, Morinaga America has strived to carve out a place in the U.S. confectionery market for its fruity, chewy HI-CHEW brand. But where exactly it fits within the market is not easy to describe.

Confectionery Packaging

Finding the sweet spot for pouch packaging

Convenience, sustainability fueled innovation in flexible packaging

Maria Ferrante

February 26, 2020

Changing lifestyles, along with increased consumer travel, has created a need for convenient packaging solutions.

Meiji America, American Licorice, Bazooka win 2020 Kids Choice Awards

Judging held during ECRM Christmas & Halloween Candy Planning session.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 26, 2020

ECRM hosted its annual Candy Planning: Christmas & Halloween program Feb. 16-19 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

PMCA

PMCA conference to cover cannabis, blockchain, sugar reduction and more

Full PMCA program for its 74th Annual Production Conference includes new events, live demos and networking opportunities

Crystal Lindell

February 20, 2020

Conference will be held in Lancaster, PA., from Monday, April 20 through Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

Barry Callebaut opens world's first 3D chocolate printing studio

3D Studio is equipped with innovative precision technology capable of printing thousands of pieces at a time while retaining a hand-made appearance.

Crystal Lindell

February 19, 2020

The Mona Lisa 3D Studio is equipped with innovative precision technology capable of printing thousands of pieces at a time while retaining a bespoke hand-made appearance.