Supply Chain Archives - NCA https://candyusa.com/nca/regulatory/supply-chain/ The National Confectioners Association Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:03:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 SOTIC 2025 – Cocoa Today, Cocoa Tomorrow https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/sotic-2025-cocoa-today-cocoa-tomorrow/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sotic-2025-cocoa-today-cocoa-tomorrow Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:03:42 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=55580 Panelists: This session explored critical insights into cocoa crop conditions in Africa, trends in commodity trading dynamics, shifting consumer demand, and expectations for the short- and long-term. Gain valuable perspectives to help navigate the complexities of the global cocoa supply...

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]]> Panelists:

  • Scott Amoye, Vice President Corporate Procurement and Commodity Risk Management, Blommer Chocolate Company
  • Hugo Van Der Goes, Vice President Cocoa North America, Barry Callebaut

This session explored critical insights into cocoa crop conditions in Africa, trends in commodity trading dynamics, shifting consumer demand, and expectations for the short- and long-term. Gain valuable perspectives to help navigate the complexities of the global cocoa supply chain and market dynamics.

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]]> EPR Readiness: Business Impacts of Packaging EPR https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/epr-readiness-business-impacts-of-packaging-epr/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=epr-readiness-business-impacts-of-packaging-epr Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:51:00 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=52711 Uncover the financial implications of packaging EPR. This webinar provides participants with details on anticipated costs and fee obligations associated with EPR compliance. You’ll gain insights into budgeting for EPR-related expenses and strategies for integrating compliance into broader packaging optimization...

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]]> Uncover the financial implications of packaging EPR. This webinar provides participants with details on anticipated costs and fee obligations associated with EPR compliance. You’ll gain insights into budgeting for EPR-related expenses and strategies for integrating compliance into broader packaging optimization efforts. This webinar is crucial for understanding the economic impact of EPR on businesses.

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]]> Toward a Transparent Supply Chain https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/toward-a-transparent-supply-chain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=toward-a-transparent-supply-chain Tue, 21 May 2024 16:44:50 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=50608 What does ‘transparency’ mean to food systems and agricultural supply chains, and why does it matter? Learn from consumer insights and product launches that use a variety of front-of-package claims to appeal to this growing consumer group. We’ll cover ways...

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]]> What does ‘transparency’ mean to food systems and agricultural supply chains, and why does it matter? Learn from consumer insights and product launches that use a variety of front-of-package claims to appeal to this growing consumer group. We’ll cover ways to deliver transparency through traceability, and how to leverage these tools for your brand’s messaging and storytelling.

What you’ll learn:

  • Valuable consumer insights that use a variety of front-of-package claims to appeal to this growing audience.  
  • How cocoa, stevia, palm oil, and soybean supply chains can bring sustainable solutions to food and beverage manufacturers. 
  • How to deliver through traceability, on-farm programs, and data transparency, and find insights on stronger storytelling and messaging. 

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]]> FBIA Follow-Up Letter to FDA re: Supply Chains https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/fbia-follow-up-letter-to-fda-re-supply-chains/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fbia-follow-up-letter-to-fda-re-supply-chains Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:22:00 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=37174 A follow-up letter from FBIA to FDA regarding the ongoing supply chain disruptions that are impacting the food and agriculture sector.

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]]> A follow-up letter from FBIA to FDA regarding the ongoing supply chain disruptions that are impacting the food and agriculture sector.

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]]> FBIA Letter to FDA on Global Supply Chain Issues https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/fbia-letter-to-fda-on-global-supply-chain-issues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fbia-letter-to-fda-on-global-supply-chain-issues Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:57:00 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=36879 FBIA Letter to FDA regarding ongoing global supply chain issues in the food industry.

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]]> FBIA Letter to FDA regarding ongoing global supply chain issues in the food industry.

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]]> NCA Comments on FDA E-commerce Summit https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/nca-comments-on-fda-e-commerce-summit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nca-comments-on-fda-e-commerce-summit Fri, 19 Nov 2021 13:13:00 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=32269 NCA comments on FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety Summit on E-Commerce.

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]]> NCA comments on FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety Summit on E-Commerce.

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]]> Eye on Supply: 2021 Supply Chain Challenges & Solutions https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/eye-on-supply-2021-supply-chain-challenges-solutions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eye-on-supply-2021-supply-chain-challenges-solutions Tue, 05 Oct 2021 16:34:00 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=31088 The supply chain disruption caused by COVID-19 has caused many companies to take a closer look at best practices associated with sourcing and transporting necessary materials. Join NCA and the Port of Los Angeles’s executive director, Gene Seroka, for a...

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]]> The supply chain disruption caused by COVID-19 has caused many companies to take a closer look at best practices associated with sourcing and transporting necessary materials. Join NCA and the Port of Los Angeles’s executive director, Gene Seroka, for a webinar presentation on the Port’s efforts to continue modernizing logistics and the flow of domestic and international cargo as well as an update on current supply chain challenges and solutions.

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]]> Eye on Supply: 2021 Supply Chain Challenges & Solutions https://candyusa.com/events/eye-on-supply-2021-supply-chain-challenges-and-solutions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eye-on-supply-2021-supply-chain-challenges-and-solutions Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:04:59 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=event&p=30612 The supply chain disruption caused by COVID-19 has caused many companies to take a closer look at best practices associated with sourcing and transporting necessary materials. Join NCA and the Port of Los Angeles’s executive director, Gene Seroka, for a...

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]]> The supply chain disruption caused by COVID-19 has caused many companies to take a closer look at best practices associated with sourcing and transporting necessary materials. Join NCA and the Port of Los Angeles’s executive director, Gene Seroka, for a webinar presentation on the Port’s efforts to continue modernizing logistics and the flow of domestic and international cargo as well as an update on current supply chain challenges and solutions.

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]]> NCA Comments on NJDEP Fumigation Proposed Rulemaking https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/nca-comments-on-njdep-fumigation-proposed-rulemaking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nca-comments-on-njdep-fumigation-proposed-rulemaking Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:01:00 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=28906 NCA’s comments on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Proposed Rulemaking on Permit and Reporting Requirements for Fumigants and Other HAPs (N.J.A.C. 7:27).

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]]> NCA’s comments on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Proposed Rulemaking on Permit and Reporting Requirements for Fumigants and Other HAPs (N.J.A.C. 7:27).

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]]> California Advocacy Day @ Home https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/california-advocacy-day-at-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=california-advocacy-day-at-home Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:16:10 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=28545 Despite the pandemic, the state’s agenda is packed with issues that impact our category, including food dye use restrictions, single-use packaging, checkout restrictions and workplace safety. During California Advocacy Day, we met we hosted a series of regulatory meetings and...

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]]> Despite the pandemic, the state’s agenda is packed with issues that impact our category, including food dye use restrictions, single-use packaging, checkout restrictions and workplace safety. During California Advocacy Day, we met we hosted a series of regulatory meetings and heard from several CA industry and business leaders on the issues impacting California confectioners. We also met with lawmakers to address the issues and discuss how California candy makers are “Feeding the Economy” in the state and around the country.

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Part 1:

  • NCA’s Liz Clark sits down with Chris Dombrowski, Chief Deputy Director of California GO-Biz, and Ron Fong, CEO of the California Grocers Association to discuss the future of California’s food industry.
  • NCA’s Dr. Debra Miller and Liz Clark provide a deep dive into the current political and regulatory issues of priority facing the confectionery industry in California and across the country.

Part 2:

  • NCA’s Dr. Debra Miller moderates a discussion with regulatory expert Bob Falk and Lauren Zeise, Director of the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, to discuss California’s regulatory environment.

Legislative Meeting Photos:

Meeting with Senator Anna Caballero
Meeting with Tina Andolina, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Senator Ben Allen

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]]> NCA Traceability Proposed Rule Comments https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/nca-traceability-proposed-rule-comments/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nca-traceability-proposed-rule-comments Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:15:00 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=27010 NCA’s comments on the FDA’s proposed rule titled, “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods.”

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]]> NCA’s comments on the FDA’s proposed rule titled, “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods.”

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