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Articles by Christian Metzger

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Spicy candy sales heating up, says online bulk retailer

Candystore.com sees double-digit growth in sales of Mexican, spicy American candy.
Christian Metzger
June 8, 2018
Spicy candy sales continue to heat up, according to Candystore.com. Data from the online bulk retailer indicate consumers are snapping up spicy and Mexican candies — and manufacturers are following suit.

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Barry Callebaut pledges to expand sustainable farming efforts in Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire

Chocolate manufacturer signs letters of intent with cocoa organizations in both countries.
Christian Metzger
June 7, 2018

Swiss cocoa and chocolate products manufacturer Barry Callebaut continues to make strides toward sustainable cocoa farming. 


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Godiva installs first chief technology officer

IT veteran Phil Crawford joined chocolate brand June 4.
Christian Metzger
June 6, 2018

Godiva has named Phil Crawford its first chief technology officer, effective June 4.


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Bonkers! fruit chews

Leaf Brands LLC, Newport Coast, Calif.
Christian Metzger
June 6, 2018
After five years of development, Leaf Brands relaunched Bonkers! this summer. Discontinued in the 1990s, these rectangular candies have a fruity exterior and a tart center.

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NECCO sours

Metropoulos family-owned firm acquires NECCO after Spangler deal falls through

Round Hill Investments purchases NECCO for $17.3 million.
Christian Metzger
June 5, 2018

Round Hill Investments acquired New England Confectionery Co. (NECCO) for $17.3 million in a sale that closed Thursday. 


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Candy at checkout

Product diversity drives sales at checkout

Convenience and variety boost profits, despite ongoing efforts to eliminate candy at checkout.
Christian Metzger
May 30, 2018

Test data collected by Impulse Marketing Co. in several test stores revealed that increased item diversity in the checkout aisles increased total sales by 8.4 percent and traditional candy items sales by 2.5 percent.


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