Single origin flavors, stevia, probiotics, raw bars and cause branding emerge as upcoming confectionery trends at Natural Product Expo East held this past September. Curtis Vreeland profiles nine confectionery products hits.
Read moreIn 2011, the U.S. chocolate market grew 6.0% to $19.3 billion. But certain segments scored much better. Premium chocolate sales rose 10.0% to $2.7 billion, while imports of ethically produced cocoa rocketed up 156% to 5,127 metric tons. These are some of the findings in Vreeland & Associate’s latest chocolate industry analysis report.
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Vreeland & Associates Website Relaunched
Vreeland & Associates has relaunched its web site (www.VreelandAssociates.com) to make it more responsive to social media. It also allows us to share blog posts and videos. The web site’s new capabilities include:
Read moreOn January 15, the Fine Chocolate Industry Association hosted its 2011 Winter Event in San Francisco prior to the opening of the Winter Fancy Food Show. Nine industry leaders were recognized for their dedication: John Scharffenberger and Larry Burdick (Lifetime Achievement), Chantal Coady, Elaine Gonzalez and Pam Williams (Outstanding Service to the Industry), Michael Recchiuti (Outstanding Fine Chocolatier) and Art Pollard, Michel Cluizel and Steve DeVries (Outstanding Fine Chocolate Maker). Highlights from a panel discussion on innovation and trends in the fine chocolate segment. Panelists included Pierre Cantrel, Sales Director at Valrhona; Paul Edward, owner of Chef Rubber; Luc Imberechts, (more…)
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