Expo Candy and Snack Wednesday 2012 : Wed-1

Attendees Choose 2012’s Most Innovative New Products M OST I NNOVATIVE N EW P RODUCT S HOWCASE — Eight items were recognized with Most Innovative New Product Awards at this morning’s Keynote session. A panel of industry experts selected 40 nominees, and EXPO attendees voted for the winners. Hammond’s Candies PB&J Sandwich milk chocolate bars won in the chocolate category, while Skittles Riddles from Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. was voted most innovative in the non-chocolate category. Jelly Belly Candy Co.’s Uno Gift Box won the top spot in the novelty category and M&M’s Candy Corn from Mars Chocolate North America was voted the most innovative new seasonal item. In savory snacks Nopal Bros.’s Sweet & Spicy Nopalitos Dried Snacks took the top prize, while Nutella & Go from Ferrero U.S.A., Inc. won for sweet snacks. Mars’ M&M’s Snack Mix was honored as most innovative in the salty snack category, and Dark Roca from Brown & Haley was voted the most innovative gourmet product. The awards program honors the most novel ideas, concepts and products in the candy and snack categories, and take into consideration packaging, go-to-market potential, taste and innovation, according to the NCA. CST Larry Graham Addresses EXPO Attendees T HE CONFECTIONERY INDUSTRY has had a strong year, NCA President Larry Graham told EXPO attendees as the show opened Tuesday morning. More than 4,800 new confectionery and snack items debuted during the past year, he stated, and U.S. sales reached $80 billion, ahead of any other CPG category. “There are few other product categories out there that are as beloved as ours,” according to Graham. He also discussed the NCA’s new Sweet Insights program, which provides research at both the micro and macro levels. More information is available at the NCA Connection Booth 1350. CST NCA President Larry Graham spoke to EXPO attendees about the association’s initiatives and the overall state of the candy and snack categories during the opening day Keynote session. The EXPO Begins! Look inside for more EXPO photos!

Attendees Choose 2012’s Most Innovative New Products

MOST INNOVATIVE NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE — Eight items were recognized with Most Innovative New Product Awards at this morning’s Keynote session. A panel of industry experts selected 40 nominees, and EXPO attendees voted for the winners. Hammond’s Candies PB&J Sandwich milk chocolate bars won in the chocolate category, while Skittles Riddles from Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. was voted most innovative in the nonchocolate category. Jelly Belly Candy Co.’s Uno Gift Box won the top spot in the novelty category and M&M’s Candy Corn from Mars Chocolate North America was voted the most innovative new seasonal item. In savory snacks Nopal Bros.’s Sweet & Spicy Nopalitos Dried Snacks took the top prize, while Nutella & Go from Ferrero U.S.A., Inc. won for sweet snacks. Mars’ M&M’s Snack Mix was honored as most innovative in the salty snack category, and Dark Roca from Brown & Haley was voted the most innovative gourmet product. The awards program honors the most novel ideas, concepts and products in the candy and snack categories, and take into consideration packaging, go-to-market potential, taste and innovation, according to the NCA.

Larry Graham Addresses EXPO Attendees

THE CONFECTIONERY INDUSTRY has had a strong year, NCA President Larry Graham told EXPO attendees as the show opened Tuesday morning. More than 4,800 new confectionery and snack items debuted during the past year, he stated, and U.S. sales reached $80 billion, ahead of any other CPG category. “There are few other product categories out there that are as beloved as ours,” according to Graham. He also discussed the NCA’s new Sweet Insights program, which provides research at both the micro and macro levels. More information is available at the NCA Connection Booth 1350.

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