The International Sweets and Biscuits Fair (ISM) celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier this year. And although the global recession darkened the lights somewhat, ISM’s candle power proved that the confectionery segment will continue to burn brightly.
Asher’s Chocolates, Souderton, Pa., has appointed Barton McBride to the position of vice president of sales, national accounts. In this position, McBride will directly the newly created National Accounts division,
According to a recent report issued by London-based Euromonitor International, chocolate manufacturers are introducing more Fair Trade and “ethically sourced” chocolates in response to consumers searching for more socially conscious products.
Confitexpo, the international confectionery show organized by Dulcelandia magazine and produced by Grupo GEFECC, looks to celebrate its 25th anniversary in style this August.
The following edited response came from Abby Ray, a communications associate, media outreach, for Rainforest Alliance, New York City, upon reading the recent Euromonitor study, which posted to Candy Industry’s Sweet & Healthy e-newsletter on March 31.
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