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Promotion In Motion marks 40 years with donation of 4M fruit snack pouches

Company has expanded, introduced several innovations over the last four decades.

December 7, 2020

The Promotion In Motion Companies Inc. is celebrating 40 years with a look back on its achievements and a donation of 4 million pouches of its Welch's Fruit Snacks to food banks across the United States.

FMCG Gurus predicts top food and beverage trends for 2021

Concerns over health, sustainability to continue to impact consumer behavior.

Will Cowling

December 7, 2020

FMCG Gurus introduces its Top Ten Trends for 2021, highlighting the key needs and wants of consumers over the next 12 months and what brands can do to capitalize on them.

2021 confectionery industry events impacted by COVID-19

Here’s a running list of events canceled, postponed or shifted to virtual.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

December 3, 2020

Confectionery industry events for 2021 have been canceled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, while others are moving ahead in a virtual format.

interpack 2021 canceled due to COVID-19

Organizers cite increasing infections, restrictions for cancelation.

December 3, 2020

Organizers for interpack have canceled the 2021 event due to increasing COVID-19 infections and ongoing travel restrictions.

Candy Industry launches new logo and website

New site offers easier navigation, while also highlighting our best content

Crystal Lindell

December 2, 2020

Candy Industry has been through a lot of changes in the last couple years, but we remain committed to covering the industry in ways that truly help you navigate all of the news and trends.

Lidl US to introduce private-label chocolate bars made with Fairtrade cocoa

Lidl to pay second premium for every metric ton of cocoa purchased for the bars.

December 2, 2020

Known as Way To Go!, the bars are made with cocoa sourced from the Kuapa Kokoo in Ghana.

2020 Cocoa Barometer report draws attention to challenges in cocoa sector

Created biennially by the VOICE Network, report offers suggestions to better serve farmers.

December 1, 2020

In its biennial review of the cocoa sector, the VOICE Network found cocoa farming communities are still battling the effects of poverty, child labor and deforestation.

Flexibility is key to form-fill-seal packaging equipment

tna solutions discusses benefits of form-fill-seal packaging.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

December 1, 2020

Balancing the demand for different pack sizes with a range of production considerations is no easy feat, but form-fill-seal machines can make the job a little easier.