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Registration gaining steam ahead of ISM, ProSweets Cologne 2022

Both trade fairs seeing global participation after COVID-19 prompted cancelation of 2021 events.
May 27, 2021

Organizers for ISM 2022 say registration hasn’t matched 2020 levels, but they’re already receiving a good response for the next edition of the world’s largest trade fair for sweets and snacks, slated for Jan. 30-Feb. 2.


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Podcast and Transcript

PODCAST: CandyRific’s Clark Taylor shares insights into candy licensing agreements

Candy Industry Editor Crystal Lindell talks with Taylor about navigating licensing during the pandemic, predicting trends, and the Hilco acquisition in latest Confectionery Conversations Podcast episode.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
May 27, 2021
Candy Industry Editor Crystal Lindell talks with Taylor about navigating licensing during the pandemic, predicting trends, and the Hilco acquisition in latest Confectionery Conversations episode, available as a podcast and transcript.
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Pandemic heightens consumer demand for brand transparency

Innova Market Insights reveals that shoppers want to know what’s in their food and where it comes from.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
May 26, 2021
According to an Innova survey, 28 percent of consumers globally said that trust had become more important to them over the past 12 months, while over a fifth specifically named “transparency,” which is instrumental in building that trust.
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Palsgaard adds new PGPR solution to portfolio

Palsgaard PGPR 4190 offers greater control of viscosity, better coating.
May 26, 2021

Palsgaard has launched a new polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR) product that offers chocolate manufacturers increased functionality and efficiency.


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Lindt & Sprüngli achieves 100% traceable cocoa

Chocolate company achieves sustainability, transparency through Farming Program.
May 26, 2021

With the 2020 harvest season, 100 percent of Lindt & Sprüngli’s cocoa beans are traceable back to the farmers and its Farming Program is verified by the Earthworm Foundation.


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Pandemic pumped up 2020 chocolate sales: Packaged Facts

Extended seasonal celebrations, home baking to continue after pandemic.
May 24, 2021

Packaged Facts reports COVID-19 pushed chocolate sales up as consumers turned to comfort foods and extended seasonal and holiday celebrations to cope with the disappointments of the pandemic.


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Chocxo adds two to U.S. sales team

Katrina Carlson named director of sales, USA West; Donna McReynolds-Sanchez named director of sales, USA Costco, club and c-stores.
May 24, 2021

Canadian chocolate brand Chocxo has named Katrina Carlson as director of sales, USA West, and Donna McReynolds-Sanchez as director of sales, USA Costco, club and c-stores.


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