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Valrhona achieves B Corporation certification

Company joins 3,200 certified companies in 130 industries.

July 14, 2020

Valrhona has achieved B Corporation certification, which recognizes companies committed to performance, transparency and social and environmental responsibility.

BENEO launches organic chicory root fiber, rice starch

Orafti Organic offers natural prebiotic for confectionery, bakery applications.

July 13, 2020

BENEO has expanded its chicory root fiber and rice starch ingredient portfolios with two new organic solutions.

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: $2.9B gum category sees declines in light of COVID-19 pandemic

Dollar sales dropped by 8 percent in the year ending June 14, IRI says.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 13, 2020

Overall, the chewing gum category continues to see declines in both dollar sales and unit sales, but these drops could be exacerbated by consumers staying home during lockdowns prompted by the coronavirus pandemic.

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Gummies drive growth in chewy candy category

Non-chocolate chewy candy generated $3.9B in the year ending June 14, IRI reports.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 13, 2020

Established gummy brands and category newcomers continue to drive growth in the non-chocolate chewy candy sector.

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: COVID-19 impacts every category

Unprecedented times are offering the industry the chance to innovate and adapt.

Crystal Lindell

July 13, 2020

There’s no way to write about the State of the Confectionery industry without leading with COVID-19. The global pandemic hit the U.S. in early 2020, and it’s had a massive impact on the country and the global economy.

NCA launches Sweets & Snacks On Demand

Digital platform launched after cancelation of 2020 in-person event.

July 8, 2020

The National Confectioners Association has launched Sweets & Snacks On Demand after canceling the 2020 in-person event as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Puratos Group expands presence in Africa with 4 subsidiaries

Company investing in production in Kenya, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia and Nigeria.

July 8, 2020

Puratos Group has invested in production facilities in Kenya, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia and Nigeria with the goal of reducing food imports and the company’s ecological footprint while contributing to food security in Africa.

Yowie Group donates nearly 10K treats to healthcare centers, shelters

Company began coordinating donations in May.

July 8, 2020

Yowie began coordinating with hospitals and shelters in early May to donate their products, including surprise-inside chocolate eggs, gummies and bites.

COVID-19’s impact on functional ingredient trends and other insights from Cargill

The ingredient company offers advice on how to navigate the functional ingredient sector.

Crystal Lindell

July 6, 2020

Experts at Cargill recently took some time to answer questions about functional ingredients, offering insights into health-conscious consumers, the impact of COVID-19 and balancing health benefits with taste.

Specialty food sales reached $158.4B in 2019

Cheese, meat and baked goods among the categories seeing the highest sales.

July 6, 2020

The SFA and Mintel recently released the 2020-2021 Edition of The State of the Specialty Food Industry report, which explores the market and where it is going based on sales data from the past three calendar years.

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