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Mike Bianco Kettle Award recipient 2014

Congratulations to this year’s lifetime achievement Kettle Award recipient Mike Bianco of Jelly Belly. This marks the 69th annual celebration. Kettle Committee 2013-2014: Bryan Bainbridge, Jim Bourne, Katherine Clark, Kris Collins, Bill Copeland, Ray Cote, Russ Crosio, Chuck Dodson, Scott Funk, Tim Galloway, Mark Glimmerveen, Jim Greenberg, Lee Hartman, James...
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Welcome to our 125 student guests this week!

125 students from 11 schools are learning about careers in the confectionery and snack industry this week at Sweets & Snacks EXPO. The Confectionery Foundation welcomes students from: Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management, University of Wisconsin-Madison, St. Joseph’s University, University of Western Michigan, French Pastry School, Triton College engineering...
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At this Girls’ Camp, Crafts Take a Drill

Girls Adventuring in Design Engineering and Technology introduces young people to career opportunities. GADgET summer camp at Triton College offers a workshop where girls ages 12 – 16 can build technical skills through learning to use manufacturing equipment and electricity. Click to read the New York Times article by Motoko...
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French Pastry School co-founder wins James Beard Award

The Art of French Pastry written by Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer with Co-Author Martha Rose Shulman won the James Beard Foundation Book Award in the Baking and Dessert category this month. Chef Pfeiffer and Ms. Shulman were in New York City to accept the award at the Book, Broadcast, and Journalism...
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Welcome to John Downs appointed as new NCA President

John H. Downs Jr. has been appointed as the successor to Larry Graham as National Confectioners Association president. In his new role, Downs will be responsible for managing both strategic direction and daily operations of the Association. “NCA member companies have an impact on consumers around the world, and the...
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Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats

Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats introduces two new varieties to its 350ml Mars milk drinks range: Skittles Shake and Snickers Shake in the UK. In the UK, the flavoured milk category continues to grow at a rate of 19%, with chocolate milk remaining the category’s favourite flavour with a 34%...
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