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Sweet Insights webinars this summer

Build your knowledge from experts in CPG, sweets and snacks industries at Nielsen, Chute Gerdeman, NPD Group NMI, POPAI, Impulse Marketing, California Almond Board, MyWebGrocer, FCBRED and NCA. Click to hear about category connectivity, market influencers, retail, healthy snacking and consumer trends. Sweets Insights webinars come out on Wednesdays, and...
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What leadership style does your team need?

In this LinkedIn article, Josh Turner articulates the delicate balance between delegation and hands on management for effective decision making and team success. Set vision to guide your team in achieving goals. Hands On vs. Delegation: The Leadership Style Your Team Will Respect....
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Nestle in the USA expands apprenticeships and training

Nestle announces Project Opportunity to accelerate American job skills and professional development. Excerpt from the article: “Apprenticeships are a win-win for workers and employers alike and a great way to help young people punch their ticket to the middle class,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez. “Companies like...
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Are you a blogger? A freelance writer? Building your SEO

Your point of view is compelling and your blog readership is growing. The challenge businesses face every day is how to expand the number of loyal followers. This Quicksprout article on KISSmetrics by Neil Patel offers suggestions to build your product by expanding the number of contributing writers....
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Develop your Confectionery Skillset – Apply for an Allured Grant by June 15th

There are many fine training opportunities in our industry this year to build your skills. Allured Fund for Confectionery Education need-based grants provide financial help for industry members who wish to expand their food-science knowledge or confectionery skills through continuing education courses. Due dates are on the 15th of each...
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