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UK confectionery expert helps produce legal cannabis gum in US
Andy Baxendale has been recruited by a US firm to develop a range of legal cannabis-based chewing gum, responding to a notable surge in demand for sweets infused with the drug.
Hershey records positive financial year due to strong US market
The US-headquartered Hershey Company has confirmed annual sales of $7,986.3 million for 2019, up by 2.5% for the year, attributed to strong domestic sales.
NCA results show majority of consumers set to buy confectionery for Valentine’s Day
According to research from the US-based National Confectioners Association, 87% of consumers across the country say they’re planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day by sharing a gift of chocolate or candy.
Fairtrade Foundation’s LJ Loftus becomes latest World Confectionery Conference keynote speaker
The World Confectionery Conference unveils its latest keynote speaker, LJ Loftus, Head of Supply Chain and Programme Management, Fairtrade Foundation.
Cadbury and Mars top favourite global chocolate survey
An international study has revealed that Cadbury Dairy Milk is the most popular chocolate bar in the world.
The Voice Network raises concerns over cocoa farmer payments
The Voice Network, a group of NGOs and Trade Unions tackling sustainability in the global cocoa supply chain, has released a new position paper on providing a living income for farmers in key African markets.
Don’t miss out on registering for the World Confectionery Conference
Visitor Registration for our World Confectionery Conference being staged in Brussels this autumn has now formally opened.
New milk chocolate developed with nearly half sugar of a normal bar
A new milk chocolate bar has been developed that has nearly half the sugar of a normal bar without losing flavour.
Companies make joint call for human rights within value chains
A total of forty-two German corporate groups including confectionery, ingredients and food businesses such as Ritter Sport, Nestlé and Symrise have spoken out in a joint statement to create a law on human rights and environmental due diligence within trading value chains.