| April 27, 2012 | News for the confectionery industry |
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- Candy Hall Of Fame inductees announced
Twelve confectionery industry leaders have been chosen for October induction into the Candy Hall of Fame of the National Confectioners Sales Association. The honorees are from Hershey, Hilliard's, Brown & Haley, Promotion in Motion, Walgreens, Jelly Belly, Mars, Sledd, Fernando C. Pujals & Bros., Maxim Manufacturing & Marketing, and Shankman & Associates. CandyAndSnackToday.com
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- Survey: Mother's Day spending will increase 10% this year
Mother's Day celebrants are expected to spend $163 on average this year, a 10% increase compared with 2011, totaling nearly $17.2 billion, according to a Brand Keys survey. While shoppers last year favored technology gifts such as e-readers and smartphones, "this year, they're going with more traditional gifts, including cards, brunch or dinner, flowers, jewelry and clothing," said founder and President Robert Passikoff. Progressive Grocer
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- Cargill study: Sweetener promotes tooth health
The zero-calorie sweetener erythritol protects against plaque buildup and calorie risk better than xylitol and sorbitol, a Cargill study indicates. "We now understand that there may be important differences between how sugar substitutes affect the oral microbiota and dental health when used in candies -- and that erythritol may have greater benefits," the report said. FoodNavigator
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U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement takes effect on May 15
On April 15, President Obama announced that the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement would enter into force on May 15. NCA has been supportive of the trade agreement, which will gradually decrease Colombian tariffs on confectionery, allowing U.S. confectionery companies to export to Colombia on a more even playing field. Even though the FTA allows Colombia to ship an additional 50,000 metric tons of sugar as soon as May 15, Colombia may not have enough sugar to export to the U.S. Contact Alison Bodor.
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What motivates your taste?
New confectionery products are appearing on shelves each day, and the EXPO team and Phil Lempert want to know what motivates you to try a new candy or snack. Results will be shared during the Wednesday keynote session on May 9 at the 2012 Sweets & Snacks EXPO. Contact Jenn Ellek.
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