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Dandelion chocolate chip sketch

Tesla designer helps create new chocolate chip shape for Dandelion Chocolate

Featuring pointed edges and smooth sides, the new chocolate chip design creates a different mouthfeel.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
July 27, 2020
“The edges of a Dandelion Chocolate chip taper to thin-as-we-could-make-’em without compromising structure,” said Remy Labesque, an industrial designer who's day job is at Tesla.
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2021 Candy Hall of Fame

NCSA cancels 2020 Candy Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Organization will recognize this year’s nominees in 2021.
July 27, 2020

Organizers for the Candy Hall of Fame induction ceremony have canceled this year’s event and will recognize the Class of 2020 during the 50th anniversary event in 2021.


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UTZ cocoa

NGOs call on Ivorian, Ghanaian governments to support farmers, sustainable cocoa

Mighty Earth presents letter signed by 350 organizations.
July 24, 2020

More than 300 environmental, human rights and good governance NGOs have signed a letter outlining steps the Ghanaian and Ivorian governments should take to encourage sustainable cocoa while supporting farmers and protecting forests, environmental advocacy organization Mighty Earth reported.


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Fairtrade international logo

Fairtrade America names Peg Willingham as executive director

Willingham has 30 years of experience in nonprofits, international advocacy.
July 24, 2020

Willingham will lead the U.S. chapter of Fairtrade International in increasing brand awareness and engagement with consumers and businesses.


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State of the Industry

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Better-for-you, sugar-free entice consumers amid COVID-19

Shoppers are looking to healthy options as they are constantly forced to focus on health throughout the day.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
July 23, 2020
Health is on everyone’s mind these days. And many consumers have channeled their focus on health into their food choices.
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Millennial family stock

Confectionery products should help consumers maximize personal relationships

Nearly 60 percent of consumers are worried about COVID-19’s impact on loved ones, FMCG Gurus finds.
Will Cowling
July 22, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic has passed its peak in many countries and consumers embrace the concept of the “new normal,” they are re-evaluating what is important to them in life.


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Pack Expo
Pack Expo 2020

PACK EXPO planning in-person/virtual hybrid for 2020 show

PMMI also considering an all-virtual option, says a final decision will be made by August.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
July 22, 2020
PMMI says it is looking at two options for the 2020 PACK EXPO event, including an in-person/virtual hybrid and an all-virtual show. The group says it will make a final decision by August.
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Starburst All Pink

All Pink Starburst packs are here to stay

Brand also launching All Pink Self-Care Kits.
July 21, 2020

The Starburst brand is making its All Pink pack a permanent everyday item nationwide after only offering it during the summer months for the last three years.


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Godiva

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Truffle category innovates despite sagging gift box chocolate sales

Gift box chocolates generated $282M in year ending June 14, IRI reports.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
July 21, 2020
Premium chocolate producers continue to innovate within the truffles, pralines and filled chocolates category while gift box chocolate sales have dipped overall.
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ferrera

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Novelty, spreads sectors see innovation

Novelty sector launches new products amid COVID-19 while spreads grow internationally.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
July 20, 2020
While COVID-19 has made the process for launching new products a little different, that hasn’t stopped brands from putting out new confectionery items that offer a bright spot during these tumultuous times.
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