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2 2 SNACKING NEWS October 2018 tradeshow calendar advertiser index Oct. 7-10 National Association of Convenience Stores Las Vegas, Nevada www.convenience.org March 2-5 International Housewares Show Chicago, Illinois www.housewares.org March 5-7 International Pizza Expo Las Vegas, Nevada www.pizzaexpo.com March 6-9 Natural Products Expo West Anaheim, California www.expowest.com March 17-19 Seafood Expo North America Boston, Massachusetts www.seafoodexpo.com April 11-14 Specialty Coffee Association of American Boston, Massachusetts www.sca.coffee DeBrand Fine Chocolates 3 www.debrand.com Freeland Foods - Go Raw 7 www.goraw.com Healthy Ventures 2 www.berrysleepy.com Jasper Specialty Foods 23 www.nunesfarms.com Red Clay Gourmet 5 www.redclaygourmet.com Rudolph Foods 24 www.southernrecipesmallbatch.com Sonoma Kitchen Collective 15 www.aquakola.com ADVERTISER PAGE WEBSITE Confectionery Industry Supports More than 600,000 Jobs Nationwide The confectionery industry helps to create more than 600,000 American jobs, accord- ing to a new report from the National Con- fectioners Association. Manufacturers of chocolate, candy, gum and mints directly employ nearly 54,000 people across the United States, with more than 550,000 jobs supported in related in- dustries, including agriculture, retail, transportation and more. For every job cre- ated in confectionery manufacturing, an- other 10 are supported in related industries, creating a 1:10 multiplier effect, the association said. "The candy industry is a bright spot in the U.S. economy, fueling the American econ- omy to the effect of more than $44 billion," John Downs, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Confectioners Asso- ciation, said. "The industry spans the entire country – with nearly 1,300 manufacturing facilities in all 50 states. American workers are creating American products in American towns and cities. We're providing good-pay- ing jobs in the communities where our members work and live. That's what we call the power of sweet." This report came as leaders of top confec- tionery companies were in Washington for NCA's 2018 Washington Forum, an annual fly-in program that connects industry lead- ership to members of Congress, government officials and other stakeholders. Confec- tionery executives spent time on Capitol Hill advocating for the industry, sharing this new economic impact data, and telling personal stories of engagement with the communities in which they live and work. In conjunction with the report, NCA has updated its dedicated economic impact digital hub, www.powerofsweet.com. This online resource provides more information about the industry's impact at the national, state and community levels, including an interactive map that provides a deep dive into the data behind the economic impact. John Dunham & Associates, an eco- nomic research firm based in New York, New York, conducted the research for the report. "American economic output and job cre- ation are an important contribution of the American confectionery industry," John Dunham, Managing Partner of John Dun- ham & Associates, said. "Chocolate and candy companies provide for $35 billion in retail sales, $13.3 billion in total taxes paid and $1.8 billion in manufacturing exports. Additionally, the fact that there are 10 jobs in retail, supplier and ancillary industries supported by each confectionery manufac- turing employee cannot be ignored – these companies are creating jobs in hundreds of different industries." Beyond economic impact, America's leading chocolate and candy companies are committed to community engagement, responsible marketing and assisting con- sumers in managing sugar consumption. Confectioners have been manufacturing some of the world's iconic brands for decades. The National Confectioners Association advances, protects and promotes chocolate, candy, gum and mints, and the companies that make these special treats. As the lead- ing association for the U.S. confectionery industry, NCA helps the public understand the unique role that chocolate and candy can play in a balanced lifestyle. n Godiva G Cubes Collection Offers 10 New Flavors Godiva Chocolatier announced the launch of Godiva G Cubes collection -- a reimag- ined take on the brand's signature individ- ually-wrapped chocolate truffles. The Godiva G Cubes collection features a dis- play of Godiva's chocolate history, featur- ing new flavors, colorful packaging and striking cube-shaped chocolates, creating a modern indulgent treat for chocolate lovers on the go. Inspired by the contrast between the soft, sensual qualities of pre- mium chocolate and the angular precision of a cube, Godiva chefs created 10 tanta- lizing flavors boasting ganache fillings that push the boundaries of contemporary chocolate artistry. The collection includes a diverse com- bination of new and signature flavors for every palate, including white chocolate coffee, milk chocolate and coffee ganache encased in a white chocolate shell; milk chocolate matcha, matcha ganache en- cased in a milk chocolate shell; milk chocolate hazelnut, hazelnut and milk chocolate ganache encased in a milk chocolate shell; milk chocolate salted caramel ganache, milk chocolate caramel ganache encased in a milk chocolate shell; milk chocolate ganache, encased in a milk chocolate shell; dark chocolate encased in a 72 percent dark chocolate shell; dark chocolate strawberry, a fruity ganache en- cased in a dark chocolate shell; dark chocolate mint, a dark chocolate truffle with mint ganache filling; dark chocolate vanilla, a dark chocolate truffle with vanilla white chocolate ganache filling; and milk chocolate pumpkin spice (limited edition), a milk chocolate truffle filled with pumpkin spice ganache. The G Cubes collection embodies the brand heritage while also adding innova- tion with new flavors and cube-shaped, in- dividually-wrapped chocolate pieces. The Godiva G Cubes Collection is now available in U.S. stores in boxes of 10 that retail for $4.95 and 22 pieces, retailing for $11.95. In addition, the milk chocolate matcha flavor is exclusively available in bulk to retail at $45 per pound. Godiva Chocolatier was founded in 1926 by Belgian Chocolatier Pierre Draps, who used only the finest ingredients to cre- ate his chocolates. Almost a century later, the craftsmanship and exceptional ingre- dients are still in every piece of Godiva chocolate. Godiva supports sustainable practices and programs on a worldwide basis. The company invests in programs and prac- tices that lead to lasting positive outcomes for consumers, partners and communities. Godiva is a participating member of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), a lead- ing nonprofit organization that promotes sustainability in the cocoa sector by pro- viding cocoa farmers with the support they need to grow more quality cocoa and strengthen their communities. It also par- ticipates in cocoa sustainability activities through the Cocoa Horizons Foundation, which seeks to improve the livelihoods of cocoa farmers and their communities through the promotion of sustainable, en- trepreneurial farming, improved produc- tivity, and community development. For more information, visit www .godiva.com. n Nutri-Grain Surveys Parents About Morning Routines Nutri-Grain, the breakfast bar, surveyed more than 2,000 moms and dads about their morning routines and school year res- olutions to find out what the back-to- school morning hustle is really like. Some of the results were surprising. More than three-quarters (84 percent) of parents make resolutions for the academic year ahead. But 63 percent of parents break those resolutions, citing lack of en- ergy to keep up. The biggest challenge parents face in the morning? Getting kids out the door on time. Many parents do personal grooming on their way to work because of lack of time in the morning. Forty-three percent of women put on their makeup during the morning commute and 52 percent of men shave. Parents need to remind their kids at least twice in the morning to get dressed, brush their teeth, or put on their shoes. By the end of the school year, parents will have asked their kids to hurry up al- most 540 times. In an average school week, kids spill on their clothes twice while getting ready for the day ahead. More than half of parents resort to bribing their children to keep resolutions on track, offering time with electronics (39 percent), a new toy or game (38 percent), or extra time watching TV (33 percent) as a reward. On average, parents skip around two breakfasts a week because their children make them late, though 8 in 10 parents think breakfast is the most important meal of the day. "We wanted to shed light on what real mornings are like for parents before their kids go off to school," said Jeremy Harper, Vice President of Marketing, U.S. Snacks, at Kellogg. "As a dad myself, mornings are far from perfect. We want parents to understand it's OK if their resolutions fall by the wayside. Nutri-Grain can help with those crazy, time-compressed mornings and give you the energy to handle unex- pected challenges." n

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