Articles by Christian Metzger

Mondelēz touts $200 million investment in Czech biscuit plant

Company’s European wheat needs to be completely covered by Harmony program by 2022.

June 26, 2018

Mondelēz International has invested $200 million over the last four years in its biscuit manufacturing facility in Opava, Czech Republic.

Sugarfina to open first store in Asia

Store will occupy 900-sq.-ft. Boutique in Hong Kong’s Harbor City Mall.

Christian Metzger

June 19, 2018

Sugarfina is going global. Partnering with Upper East Holdings, specialty confectionery retailer Sugarfina will expand into Asia with the opening a 900-sq.-ft. boutique at Harbor City Mall in the Tsim Sha Tsui district of Hong Kong.

Vermont Nut Free Chocolates to move production, retail facilities

Company announces new sales, marketing hires.

Christian Metzger

June 18, 2018

Sweet changes are on the horizon for Vermont Nut Free Chocolates. The company will relocate its production and retail facilities after nearly 20 years at its Grand Isle County location.

Ferrero to open Nutella Cafe in New York City

East Coast cafe comes one year after opening of first cafe in Chicago.

Christian Metzger

June 13, 2018

Ferrero has plans to make New York City a little nuttier and a little sweeter. The confectionery giant will open a Nutella Cafe on 13th Street and University Place, near Union Square, before the end of the year.

International Cocoa Initiative nearly meets child labor intervention goal halfway through six-year progress period

Organization has helped 188,000; goal is 200,000.

Christian Metzger

June 12, 2018

The International Cocoa Initiative has nearly met its goal of reaching 200,000 children with child protection measures half-way through its six-year strategy.

SmartLabel platform now features 28,000 products

App gives consumers ingredients list, allergen information, other information.

Christian Metzger

June 12, 2018

More than 28,000 products now appear on SmartLabel, an app designed to give consumers more information than what appears on packaging.

Mars Wrigley Confectionery names Andrew Clarke as new global president

Clarke succeeds retiring global president Martin Radvan.

Christian Metzger

June 12, 2018

Andrew Clarke, currently serving as chief marketing and customer officer, will succeed Martin Radvan in September. Radvan is retiring after 32 years with the company.

Fruity, floral flavors to rule summer products, flavor firm says

Synergy Flavors predicts trending flavors in alcoholic beverages, frozen options.

Christian Metzger

June 11, 2018

Wauconda, Ill.-based Synergy Flavors predicts fruity and floral tastes will strike a chord with consumers this summer.

NCA chief John Downs talks future of confectionery industry at CHOCOVISION

Downs says 90 percent of Americans view candy as an important part of their lives.

Christian Metzger

June 8, 2018

John Downs, president and ceo of the National Confectioners Association, spoke about the future of the confectionery industry at the CHOCOVISION conference in Davos, Switzerland, this week.

FCIA appoints Bill Guyton as new executive director

Former director Karen Bryan to pursue creative writing career.

Christian Metzger

June 8, 2018

The Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA) has named former World Cocoa Foundation President Bill Guyton as its new executive director, effective July 1.

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