| February 13, 2013 | News for the confectionery industry |
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- Kellogg brings Pringles into the fold
Kellogg, which purchased Pringles in June, says all flavors and sizes of the snack are available for retailers. "Along with the new UPC and order codes, retailers should expect to see impactful promotions, ongoing communication and continued product innovations," said Kim Belson, senior customer marketing manager for convenience. Convenience Store News
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- NCA sees rise in "everyday gourmet" products
Companies selling affordable gourmet confectionery products take more space each year at the annual Sweets & Snacks Expo, said Jenn Ellek, NCA director of trade communications. NCA president Larry Graham said large companies, including Hershey, Mars, Mondelez and Nestle, "have come up with all kinds of new interesting gourmet products." ConfectioneryNews.com (France)
(2/12)
- PhilCocoa sees opportunity in the Philippines
A new cocoa trading company, PhilCocoa, has been established to source cocoa from the Philippines to meet growing demand in Asia. The company plans to provide farmer training through 20 Agronomy Centers it plans to build over the next four years. The chocolate market in the Philippines could grow 13% by 2017, according to Euromonitor International. ConfectioneryNews.com (France)
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- More adults eat from pouch, but not in public
Companies including Happy Family, Buddy Fruits and GoGo squeeZ are developing food that is packaged in a pouch, for adult snacking on the go. While pouched food is popular with babies and children, the challenge with adults is getting them to eat it without embarrassment. "They feel silly doing it in front of people," said Jeannette Cornell of GoGo squeeZ. The Wall Street Journal
(2/12)
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Review Dec. '12 holiday merchandising trends, sales figures
On Thursday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. EST, NCA’s Larry Wilson will examine retail sales numbers around one of one candy's holidays with the most growth potential during a the December 2012 Seasonal Holiday Sales Review webinar, complimentary for NCA members and retail and wholesale trade customers. Determine what factors figure into consumer decisions to spend more during holidays, how and when to merchandise to maximize sales, and how channel-blurring can affect holiday sales in your store. Contact Jenn Ellek.
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- Cadbury launches gift line
Cadbury has introduced a line of chocolate pralines in boxes shaped like hearts and flowers. The brand strategy, package design and "Say it with Cadbury" slogan were created by Pearlfisher. Packaging World online
(2/12)
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