1. Hoosier hospitality wins out in Indianapolis.
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Barston, Neill
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SWEETNESS (Taste) , *COVID-19 pandemic , *PEANUT butter , *BUSINESS partnerships , *SMALL business , *CHOCOLATE industry - Abstract
The Sweets & Snacks Expo, which recently took place in Indianapolis, showcased a wide variety of confectionery and snack products from both small independent firms and major global players. The event attracted 16,000 visitors from 80 nations and featured awards for notable products. Despite challenges such as rising ingredient costs and supply chain issues, the confectionery industry in the US remains strong, with sales reaching $48 billion in the past year. Cordillera, a chocolate company from Colombia, received positive feedback at the expo for their short cocoa supply chain and unique taste and flavors of their chocolate. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024