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A bullish market is predicted with high prices overall. West African crops are reported down and consumers could end up paying more as a result. Also, child labor exploitation is still a huge problem for the cocoa producing regions which could also bring up prices, …read more
NCA (National Confectioner’s Association) changed the dates for next years 2009 All Candy Expo: May 19-21, and will also open an hour earlier the first two days (9:00 am).
The presentation and review of new candy products. 2008 event to be held in Atlanta, October 19-23. EPPS (Efficient Program Planning Session) with suppliers and buyers, sessions will be held in the suppliers suites. Event Agenda:http://www.ecrm-online.com/shows2004/show_agenda.asp?show_id=1128 No cost for retailers, brokers are welcome and manufacturers …read more
Seasonal Paas, known for their Easter coloring kits, has decorated candy eggs with seasonal messages and designs. They also have malted milk eggs with chocolate. Check out the new retail boxes.
Scientist are working on uncovering genome secrets of chocolate so that farmers may benefit from chocolate varieties that have higher yields and are more resistant to pests and poor weather. Joint project from USDA and IBM Corp. More from news from MSNBC.
Commercial bakery equipment: Will be held online only.Starting May 29th at 10:00 amEnding June 11th at 3:00 pm Waffle production and maufacturing plant: Wednesday, June 18thstarting at 10:00 a.m., Allentown PA. Chocolate equipment for production and manufacturing: Wednesday & ThursdayJuly 9th & 10thStarting at 10:00 …read more
Lindt Excellence, Chili (spicy red chili, dark chocolate bars) Snickers Adventure Bar – Indiana Jones tie-in candy bar for the film ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.’ (snickers bar with Thai spice and coconut) New Jelly Belly flavors: inspired by the Cold …read more
According to the Jan-08 issue of Baking Management magazine, an industry magazine for the processors and producers of, and suppliers or brokers to, the professional baking industry, bakers may be looking into what makes consumers happy (ie, satisfying flavors, relief of hunger) by developing items …read more
For the baking profession: 100% natural whole grain, pure dark roasted barley functions as a 1:1 ratio replacement for black cocoa. Briess Malt & Ingredients Company’s organic flour has same color and flavor characteristic as black cocoa. Briess’ company website PDF company flyer for the …read more