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Blommer Chocolate to close Chicago facility

Blommer Chocolate to lay off more than 250 employees due to Chicago plant closure

The company is closing its Chicago factory due to increased maintenance costs.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 27, 2024

The company just announced that more than 250 employees will be laid off due to the closure.


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ofi Easter trends

ofi shares chocolate trends hatching this Easter

Launches of new seasonal Easter chocolate products increased 19% between 2022–2023.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 26, 2024

Whilst the humble chocolate egg has long been a staple of Easter celebrations, brands are also experimenting with more unique product offerings.



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Sweets & Snacks Expo debuts 2024 education slate

Sweets & Snacks Expo debuts 2024 education slate

Events to look out for include the State of Snacking, State of Treating, 5x5 "Startup Street," and more.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 26, 2024

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from industry thought leaders about the innovative products, expanding channels, and evolving consumer behaviors at the core of the industry’s growth.


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Easter candy generic

Easter Sunday expected to break confectionery records this year

57% of shoppers decide what Easter candies to buy while they're shopping.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 26, 2024

84.51°, the retail data science, insights, and media company found that 57% of Easter basket item purchases are impulse, with the shopper deciding what to buy while shopping.


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Cadbury reveals 2024 Cadbury Bunny Tryouts winner: Louie the raccoon

Cadbury reveals 2024 Cadbury Bunny Tryouts winner: Louie the raccoon

Louie from Miami, Florida is the first-ever raccoon rescue to be crowned the Cadbury Bunny.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 25, 2024

Louie will have a starring role in the 2025 Bunny Tryouts commercial and will take home $7,000 in prize money.


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Cocoa SOS: innovation comes to aid of supply chain

Cocoa SOS: innovation comes to aid of supply chain

Climate instability in West Africa is destabilizing the cocoa sector.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 25, 2024

Potential solutions to revitalize the cocoa sector are on the horizon, spearheaded by two Italian startups actively involved in the FoodSeed program.


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Ritter establishes U.S. subsidiary to drive brand growth

Ritter establishes U.S. subsidiary to drive brand growth

Ritter Sport USA appoints confectionery industry veteran Ralf Hilpuesch as CEO.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 25, 2024

The family-owned company has recently founded a new subsidiary in Chicago.


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Fairtrade international logo

Fairtrade celebrates 30th anniversary

The organization celebrates 30 years of making its mark.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 25, 2024

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Fairtrade Mark in the UK, and the Fairtrade Foundation will be celebrating the achievements of the movement with events and campaigns.


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Blommer Chocolate to close Chicago facility

Blommer Chocolate to close Chicago facility

The company will also expand and transform its other facilities.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 22, 2024

The Chicago facility, which opened in 1939, is the original manufacturing plant of the Blommer group.


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NCA conference 2024

Attending the NCA State of the Industry Conference as a first-timer

Senior Editor Liz Parker shares her experiences as a first-time attendee at NCA's SOTIC.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 21, 2024

The National Confectioners Association's State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) took place March 17–20 at the JW Marriott Resort in Aventura, Florida.


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