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3 trends we saw at the 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Sweets & Snacks Expo held May 21-23 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

May 29, 2019

Another Sweets & Snacks Expo is in the books, which means the Candy Industry Magazine staff has learned all about the confectionery and snack products set to hit shelves in the next year. We've identified a few patterns in ingredients, flavors and themes.

Panel highlighting Lutheran World Relief initiative to support Latin American cocoa farmers set for FCIA event

Elevate Chocolate program slated for June 22 in New York City.

May 29, 2019

A panel highlighting the launch of a Lutheran World Relief initiative designed to assist small-scale cocoa and coffee farmers in Latin America is set for the Fine Chocolate Industry Association’s (FCIA) “Elevate Chocolate” event next month.

Barry Callebaut, Cameroon partner to engage next generation of cocoa farmers

Swiss chocolate manufacturer and Cameroonian government to collaborate through the NEW GENERATION program.

May 28, 2019

Barry Callebaut and Cameroon are intensifying their cooperation toward sustainable cocoa farming by supporting the next generation of cocoa farmers.

Half of Baby Boomers are reducing sugar intake, Innova Market Insights reports

Yogurt category responding to sugar-reduction trend through low-sugar product launches.

May 28, 2019

One in two U.S. Baby Boomers are reducing their sugar intake, research from Innova Market Insights reveals.

The magic of Candy Industry Magazine’s annual Kettle Awards

Crystal Lindell reflects on the event as her first as the magazine’s editor.

Crystal Lindell

May 22, 2019

For years, Editor Crystal Lindell had to watch from afar, but this year she finally got an inside look at everything that goes into the Kettle Awards.

Ted Cohen, president of Hillside Candy, receives 74th Kettle Award

Ceremony held at Chicago's Union League Club recognizes confectionery industry leadership.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 22, 2019

Ted Cohen, president of Hillside Candy, has been named the recipient of the 74th Kettle Award, presented Tuesday during a ceremony at the Union League Club of Chicago.

NCA announces winners of 2019 Most Innovative Product Awards

Trolli Sour Crunchy Crawlers wins Best in Show.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 22, 2019

The National Confectioners Association has announced the 2019 winners of the Most Innovative Product Awards, presented annually at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago.

The Candy Kitchen of Iowa sees sweet transition to new owners

Lynn and Brenda Ochiltree honor over 100 years of history by taking over The Candy Kitchen.

Greg Forbes Siegman

May 17, 2019

The Candy Kitchen in Wilton, Iowa has served as a gathering place for generations of people in search of candy, conversation and a sense of community.