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64 products we loved at the 2017 Christmas, Halloween ECRM

The best candy from the seasonal ECRM show, held in Las Vegas Feb. 19-22.

April 20, 2017

ECRM events bring together confectioners and candy buyers for meetings that resemble speed dating, since they have just 10 or 20 minutes at each appointment.

Walking and chewing gum at the same time

U.K. government association asks gum manufacturers to cover more of cleanup costs.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 19, 2017

Local governments in the United Kingdom are calling on chewing gum manufacturers for more help with a sticky situation they say costs millions of British pounds a year.

Report: Clean, 'mindful' eating a concern for roughly half of consumers

Nearly two-thirds of consumers say taste is deciding purchase factor.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 19, 2017

Clean eating continues to be priority for about half of American consumers, but taste is usually the deciding purchase factor, says a new trends insight report by FONA International.

Balancing with better-for-you confections

Healthful ingredients, health concerns continue to be factors in introduction of better-for-you confections

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 19, 2017

If consumers must have that candy bar or those jelly beans, they might as well make it count, right? That's where better-for-you confections come in.

President of Mondelez’s North American division leaves post

Chief Growth Officer Tim Cofer to serve in interim.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 19, 2017

Mondelez International’s North America division will have new leadership. The Deerfield, Ill.-based confectionery and snack giant announced Tuesday that Roberto Marques, executive v.p. and president, North America, will leave the company. Chief Growth Officer Tim Cofer will fill the role in the interim.

Barnana Crunchy Organic Banana Brittle

Wholesome Valley Foods, Santa Monica, Calif.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 17, 2017

Barnana's new Organic Crunchy Banana Brittle is a nutrient-packed, organic snack made from upcycled bananas.

Report: Mondelez begins process for new ceo

Chairman, CEO Irene Rosenfeld has served since 2006.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 12, 2017

Mondelez International is preparing to find a new ceo, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.

Cargill establishes licensed buying company for cocoa in Ghana

Company uses digital systems for cocoa traceability, farmer payment.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 12, 2017

Cargill has established a licensed buying company in Ghana, allowing the ingredient supplier to directly source cocoa from certified farmers and maintain a traceable purchasing model.

Wine RayZyns Cabernayzyns

The Wine RayZyn Co., Napa Valley, Calif.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 7, 2017

Hand-harvested in California, CabernayZyns are made from antioxidant rich Cabernet Sauvignon wine grapes.

Mrs. Freshley's Cake Crisps

Flowers Foods, Thomasville, Ga.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 6, 2017

Finally it's possible to have your cake and crunch it, too.

Opopop aims to heat up microwave popcorn category

Hershey showcases its new strategies at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Hershey showcases new strategies, candy

Hard candy evolves beyond traditional sweetness

Events

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Breaking the Mold: Fresh Perspectives on Modern Bakery Packaging Solutions

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Better Bread: Smarter Formulation

BFY bill while still delivering the taste, texture, and other attributes that consumers aren’t so willing to compromise on. In this focused presentation, an expert from a leading producer will discuss their experiences and perspectives on ways to craft recipes that hit all the marks.

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Products

Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Although many foods are appealing, and even perceived as natural, in spite of containing synthetic additives, consumer increasingly prefer food products which are fully natural.

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