Industry News

Russell Stokes Named CEO of Kind North America

Stokes will lead Kind North America’s efforts to further uphold and expand the Kind Promise, a set of nutrition principles that have guided the company’s innovation since its founding.

October 21, 2021

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Ferrero Building Its First-ever North American Chocolate Processing Facility

The $75 million project will be instrumental to Ferrero’s building on its growth in the market, and advance the company’s goal of being a world leader in global confectionery.

October 14, 2021

Industry News

Ferrero Group Chooses Todd Siwak to Lead North American Business

Siwak will be responsible for driving the strategic growth of Ferrero’s expanding market share and transitioning the business from being part of an international region to its own distinct area.

September 7, 2021

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Cargill to Acquire Leading Asian Chocolate Supplier

The acquisition of chocolate maker Aalst will expand Cargill’s Asia-Pacific cocoa and chocolate offerings, allowing the company to better serve its industrial and foodservice customers in the region.

August 24, 2021

Sustainability

Candy Company Furthers Sustainability Efforts with HVAC and Lighting Upgrades

MnTAP internship results in solutions to reduce energy consumption, updating the 62-year-old facility.

May 17, 2021

Sustainability

Precipak Announces Sealpac Representation in U.S.

Innovative traysealers extends line of solutions for food processing industry.

March 2, 2021

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Confectionery Market 2020

Join Larry Wilson, VP of Industry Affairs at the National Confectioners Association, as he covers all the latest and greatest in the confectionery industry.

December 14, 2020

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Market Snapshot: Candy & Confectionery

Consumers are seeking healthier choices in confectionery treats, such as reduced sugar or protein-fortified formulations.

March 10, 2020

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Global Packaging Outlook: North America

In the United States, the convenience of smaller pack sizes continues to draw high demand, but sustainability also continues to be a major issue, driving innovative materials, new pack types and industry-driven reuse/recycle programs.

October 4, 2019

Bakery & Snack

Justin’s snack-expansion seeks innovation and sustainability

This emerging brand has found growth through variety, innovative organic products, and now the snack aisle.

August 22, 2019

Confection & Candy

Emerging Brand Spotlight: Lily's Sweets

Learn more about this emerging brand and their unique packaging journey.

August 15, 2019

Robotics

It’s a marshmallow world that just got brighter for Just Born

A new robotic packaging system allows Just Born to produce its soft and delicate chocolate-dipped PEEPS® Delights™ and traditional PEEPS® chicks and bunnies in a wide variety of configurations in a much more efficient and highly automated process.

August 2, 2019

Confection & Candy

Reese’s (Hershey) was the top-selling confectionery brand in the U.S. for 2018

M&M’s (Mars) brand is second, according to research by Euromonitor. Rankings are based on total retail sales.

November 9, 2018