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NCA State of the Industry Conference 2024

Trends, takeaways from the NCA State of the Industry Conference

NCA's conference continues this week, with another full day of panels March 12.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 11, 2024

The National Confectioners Association's State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC, for short) continued today with its first full day of panels.


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NCA State of Treating report: sales of chocolate, candy reach all-time high of $48 billion in 2023

Consumers embrace chocolate and candy to enhance special occasions, seasonal celebrations.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 11, 2024

More than 98% of American consumers purchased chocolate, candy, gum, and mints in 2023.


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Nestlé International Travel Retail to introduce KitKat using cocoa from Income Accelerator Program

Nestlé International Travel Retail to introduce KitKat using cocoa from Income Accelerator Program

By mid-2024, the brand plans to use segregated cocoa butter for all of its KitKat chocolate in Europe.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 11, 2024

Nestlé International Travel Retail is set to launch the first KitKat made with cocoa mass from beans grown by farmer families engaged in the company’s Income Accelerator Program to European travel retail.


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Ticket Chocolate acquires peanut brittle brand Better than Brittle

Ticket Chocolate acquires peanut brittle brand Better than Brittle

The brittle company will join Le Grand Confectionary, Kika's Treats, and Plush Puffs Gourmet Marshmallows under the Ticket Chocolate umbrella.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 8, 2024

Ticket Chocolate has announced the successful merger of Better than Brittle, a gourmet, soft peanut brittle brand, into its lineup of products.


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DC, Bazooka team up to bring fans the ultimate comic collaboration

DC, Bazooka team up to bring fans the ultimate comic collaboration

The comics will roll out over the course of the year.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 8, 2024

The confectionery brand brings The Bazookaverse to life, with DC Super Heroes as the first to join in on the adventure.


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Sweet experience quickly turns bitter at Willy’s Chocolate Experience

Sweet experience quickly turns bitter at Willy’s Chocolate Experience

The disastrous candy attraction offers a lesson on how to let down customers.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
March 7, 2024

The disastrous candy attraction offers a lesson on how to let down customers.


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Lindt invites consumers to celebrate Easter at Gold Bunny-themed beach rental

Lindt invites consumers to celebrate Easter at Gold Bunny-themed beach rental

Consumers can enter now for a chance to win a magical Easter weekend.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 7, 2024

A once-in-a-lifetime experience, Lindt is inviting chocolate fans to enter for a chance to stay at the Gold Bunny Getaway, a festively decked out seaside home in Carlsbad, California.


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12 products we loved at the 2024 Christmas & Halloween ECRM show

12 products we loved at the 2024 Christmas & Halloween ECRM show

Products from Amos Sweets, Doscher's Candies, Kidskan, and more.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 6, 2024

Some of the unique products we saw at ECRM this year range from all-natural candy canes, to Monster Jelly gummies, to Ketchup and Pickle Lovers' gift packs.


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Ricola attains B Corp certification

Ricola attains B Corp certification

The brand's path to becoming a B Corporation is built on a foundation laid at the company’s inception.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 6, 2024

This step reflects Ricola's long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility, in line with its values as a family-owned enterprise.


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Kroger reveals America's favorite Easter candies

The top Easter candies include eggs, jelly beans, and Peeps.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
March 6, 2024

The retailer shares America's top-selling candies and debuts exclusive Peeps flavor.


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