| February 12, 2013 | News for the confectionery industry |
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- Shoppers say they would pay more for local food
In a report from A.T. Kearney, 70% of shoppers say they would pay more for food that is locally sourced, and 30% said they might switch stores to get local food. “Clearly, local food cannot be ignored as a growing segment for the grocery industry, and we've learned that larger-format food retailers still have much work to do to earn the trust of consumers in providing quality local food products," said James Rushing, a partner at A.T. Kearney. FoodBusinessNews.net (free registration)
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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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Annual review summarizes 2012, highlights 2013 trends
During the 2012 Annual Confectionery Sales Review, NCA’s Larry Wilson will discuss what drove confectionery sales in 2012 as well as influencers that could affect 2013 category planning. The webinar, Monday, March 4 at 1 p.m. EST, is complimentary for all NCA members and retail and wholesale trade customers, and will identify growing channels that contributed to the size and scope of the industry in 2012 as well as macroeconomic drivers that continue to shape the U.S. industry. Contact Jenn Ellek.
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Chocolate shoots to No. 1 on the list of most-popular snacks this week, as everyone from doughnut chains to fancy fondue eateries offers their take on sweet Valentine's Day indulgences. Not to be outdone, some wine-makers are finding ways to combine the confection and the grape in the same bottle. 
