confectionery industry Archives

First-quarter cocoa grinds showing signs of green shoots

First-quarter cocoa grinds showing signs of green shoots

The past year has been tough on everyone, and the confectionery industry has been no exception. Global cocoa grind, a measurement of confectionery demand, contracted nearly 3 percent in 2020, with many traditional routes to market such as impulse purchases and food service disrupted [...]

By Jeff Rasinski|April 21, 2021|Categories: Cocoa & Chocolate|Tags: chocolate demand, cocoa grind, confectionery industry, COVID-19 variants, Ivory Coast, Malaysia, North American cocoa grind|0 Comments

Halloween preppers thrill to early candy offerings

Halloween preppers thrill to early candy offerings

This year, Halloween falls on a Saturday, which usually engenders a comfy feeling for the confectionery industry. Saturday is clearly the best day for partying, tot-style and otherwise, and sales of candy and other fun stuff reflect higher participation. However, with efforts to contain [...]

By Barbara Brodnitz|August 20, 2020|Categories: Cocoa & Chocolate, Market Trends, Sugar|Tags: confectionery industry, coronavirus, COVID-19, Halloween candy sales, trick-or-treating|0 Comments

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