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How does an industry association create a tradeshow that transforms the industry? What does it take to balance the needs of large corporations and small family businesses within the same membership?In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Larry Graham, former president of the National Confectioners Association (NCA). Larry discusses:How NCA represents about 500 candy companies, as well as brokers, machinery companies, and ingredient suppliers.The association's history, dating back to 1884, and its move to Washington, DC, during the 1960s to better advocate for industry interests.The growth of NCA's tradeshow, from a modest beginning to becoming a major industry event now known as the Sweets & Snacks Expo.How NCA's tradeshow helped shape the U.S. candy market and attract international exhibitors.How "candy" is defined in the industry as chocolate, gum, and mints.NCA's advocacy efforts, including challenges around sugar and health, child labor in cocoa farming in Africa, and food labeling regulations.How candy remains a recession-resistant industry due to its affordability and association with celebrations and indulgences.NCA's role in promoting candy as an occasional treat and combating negative perceptions around sugar.Larry's pride in fostering a strong team and mentoring future association executives, with several former staff members now leading major trade organizations.The creation of NCA's in-office candy store, which delighted visitors and served as a fun and effective promotional tool.Resources:NCA Website

Happy New Year from The Big Bad Broadcast.  HAPPY NATIONAL CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRY DAY January 3 spotlights National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day and a favorite during many holidays. Furthermore, the National Confectioners Association has been known to recognize this day as an annual event. Discover more about these delicious chocolates... Prepare For National Popcorn Day Coming January 19th National Day Calendar recommends the new Popcorn Day book. Book one in a new series of children's books coming out over the next few months:   Sold on Amazon, Fast on delivery! The Big Bad Broadcast

It's the time of the year to indulge in candy, but what is the most popular candy for Halloween? Carly Schildhaus from The National Confectioners Association has all the information.

Easter is this weekend and Anna is excited to celebrate with her family! But her family isn't quite as excited about Anna's skills in the kitchen… Anna has three crazy news stories but Raven can only pick one! Today his options are; an alligator on a diet, a dog that dug up more than just a bone, and a presidential candidate with an unusual name… Quitting your job is one thing, but if you just leave one day and never come back, that's all I know about you! Are you up to date on this week's biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what's trending, including the inflated price of a key grocery item! Have you ever quit anything cold turkey? Anna has been on a mission to quit one of her habits! She lasted 24 hours… Anna and Raven's Road Show returns!  Ryan Brechlin, a Professional Antiques Appraiser, is in the studio to determine if the old junk in your house is actually worth anything! It's time for March Mammal Madness! While the rest of the world is watching basketball, Anna and Raven are determining the coolest mammal of all time! Today's Matchup; Rhinos vs Goats! Do you have a favorite Easter candy? Carly Schildhaus from The National Confectioners Association gives her professional opinion! Monica and Jonathan's teenage daughter's birthday (turning 14) is this weekend, and she has one request, tickets to see Olivia Rodrigo. Tickets are selling on the resale market for over $600 each for not great seats. Mom says that they should just buy a pair, she can take one friend, she'll sit outside and wait. Dad says no way, that's a ridiculous amount of money and she's too young to go into a show by herself. What would you do? Marilyn has got a shot at $2100! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!

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What's the best part about Valentine's Day? The candy! What's the strangest way people eat the candy out of those heart shaped boxes? Carly Schildhaus from the National Confectioners Association explains in the podcast, and people are weird.

Carly Schildhaus is the Director of Public Affairs and Communications at the National Confectioners Association, the leading trade organization representing the US confectionery industry. The association promotes the unique role of chocolate, candy, gum, and mints in a happy and balanced lifestyle. Previously, Carly worked as an Associate Director of Development at The George Washington University, but now she serves as an outside reader. She holds an MA in media and public affairs from The George Washington University.  Theresa Bostic is the Co-founder of Kayla's Italian Ice, a brand that provides premium frozen desserts that are gluten, dairy, and soy-free, made with cane sugar. Her role in the company includes providing leadership development in business and training for potential franchise owners. Theresa also serves as an OE (Operating Experience) Trainer and Brand Ambassador of Delta Air Lines. She holds a bachelor's degree in human resources and an MBA in project management from Brenau University.  Allison Lin is the Co-founder and COO at Like Air, a family-run brand that makes delicious and gluten-free puffcorn that melts in your mouth. Before Like Air, she was a Global Product Owner at HSBC. Allison holds a master's degree in international relations from the University of Nicosia and a BS in foreign service from Georgetown University. Tessa Porter is the Founder of Norma's Snacks, a brand that offers a range of natural fruity snacks for those who crave something delicious. With a background as a candy scientist and R&D leader, she has a proven track record of success in the CPG industry. Tessa is also the Owner of Sprinkk, a candy development business supporting confectioners from idea to manufacturing. In this episode… Are you an entrepreneur in the snack and candy industry? Where can you get the secrets to thrive in this space?  The snack and candy industry is a highly competitive market constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of consumers. With so many brands vying for attention, it can be challenging to stand out from the crowd. That's where the Sweets and Snacks Expo comes in. Learn how this event is the perfect opportunity for brands in the snack and candy industry to showcase their products and connect with potential customers.  In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Carly Schildhaus, Theresa Bostic, Allison Lin, and Tessa Porter as they showcase their brands and products at the Sweets and Snacks Expo. They share their brands' genesis stories, snacks and candy trends, the challenges they've encountered, and their proudest moments growing their brands.

What is going to be this year's most sought-after candy on Halloween? Carly Schildhaus from the National Confectioners Association lets you know so you can stock up on it now and be the best house on block this Halloween.

 Halloween is the big showcase moment for the candy and confection industry. Kind of like their Super Bowl. The industry generates $42 billion in retail sales every year and employs 58,000 people working in 1600 manufacturing facilities across all 50 states, with another 635,000 jobs in related fields. Sweet!  I invited Carly Schildhaus from the National Confectioners Association, to join me for a conversation about some sweet insights from a survey they just took about all things Halloween, including the list of the top three candies this year, and how much candy you're supposed to give out to each kid who stops by trick or treating.  Carly said, “It's special for the confectionery industry to see what an important part chocolate and candy play in this holiday season for generations and generations.” The National Confectioners Association (NCA) conducted a survey to get a better understanding of current consumer attitudes and behaviors related to Halloween around the country.  Here's what they found:  *60% of Parents Steal Halloween Candy from Their Kids Stash!    I thought the # would be higher myself. Lol  *98 % of Americans will welcome trick-or-treaters with chocolate and candy this year.  *2/3 of people give out 2 or 3 pieces of candy to each trick or treater.  *The Top Three Most Popular Candies this year are:    1) Chocolate     2) Gummy's     3) Candy Corn The NCA encourages parents and caretakers to check the candy before any kids eat any they've brought home. They have a page about safety all parents and caretakers should review.   Good insights in this fun podcast of the live conversation with Carly Schildhaus of the NCA on The Debbie Nigro Show.  PS: I personally think the National Confectioners Association should talk with the United States School System to make the day after Halloween a day off. I'll vote for that idea!   

A "Halloween Spooky Spectacular Special Edition" of Value Proposition dives into some fun facts to impress your guests or hosts at your upcoming Halloween parties, including how Halloween ties back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Join us for this fun and informational episode where we share the backstory of things like candy apples, trick-or-treating, costumes, ghosts, pumpkin carving, and other Halloween traditions you likely didn't learn in school. Top Associations with ties to Halloween The second half of today's episode dives into some of the associations and clubs that have ties (directly and indirectly) to Halloween. We showcase associations including the Zombie Research Society, The Ghost Club, the Haunted Attraction Association, the Unitarian Universalist Association, the Halloween & Costume Association, all the way to the American Gourd Society, Bat Conservation International, the National Confectioners Association. We wrap up by discussing how Clowns of America International has tried to turn a new chapter in using clowning to spread joy and laughter, despite the entertainment industry's portrayal of clowns. ABOUT EXEC: EXEC Benefits Program EXEC is the premier managed benefits platform for associations, organizations, and private clubs to attract, retain, and engage members. Learn more: https://joinexec.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/value-proposition-by-exec/message

Marshmallow Peeps may soon need a makeover if the manufacturer wants to continue selling them in California. The traditional Easter treat, along with several other popular candy brands including Skittles, Starburst and Sour Patch Kids, contain chemical additives on a list of ingredients in a ban proposed by state lawmakers. The five chemicals on the list, which include red dye number three and titanium dioxide, are used to add color and texture to candy. They've already been banned in the European Union after some scientific studies showed the chemicals could increase the risk of cancer, damage the reproductive system and cause other health problems. Many manufacturers adopted new recipes to continue selling the affected candy in Europe but still use the old formulas in the U.S. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration permits the use of the listed chemicals if the additives meet specific limits the FDA deems safe for consumers. But some consumer advocates say the FDA's methods of determining what additives are safe are outdated. The co-author of the bill, California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel who represents the San Fernando Valley, says he's not trying to ban the candy. Instead, he says he simply wants the manufacturers to sell the same versions of the candy in the U.S. that they currently offer in Europe. In response to the state bill, the National Confectioners Association issued the following statement: “Chocolate and candy are safe to enjoy, as they have been for centuries. We strongly oppose AB 418 because there is no evidence to support banning the ingredients listed in the bill. The ingredients that would be banned under this proposal have all been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Food safety is the number one priority for U.S. confectionery companies, and we do not use any ingredients in our products that do not comply with the FDA's strictest safety standards.” If passed and signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom later this year, the chemical additive ban would go into effect in 2025, giving manufacturers time to reformulate their candy recipes for the California market. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” CSP Editor Rachel Gignac talks to Carly Schildhaus, senior manager of public affairs at the National Confectioners Association, about bold flavor and brand combinations, social media influence, pack sizes and more in snacks and candy.  The Sweets & Snacks Expo showcased these trends with innovative products. Schildhaus talks about what to expect going forward. “At Your Convenience” brings industry experts and analysts together with CSP editors to discuss the latest in c-store news and trends. From mergers and acquisitions to foodservice and technology, the podcast delivers the story straight to listeners in short-format episodes, perfect for the morning commute or a quick break at the office.

What are the most popular jellybean flavors? Or what about the proper way to eat a chocolate bunny? Carly Schildhaus from the National Confectioners Association has all the answers!

Welcome to January 3rd, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the sweet life and having the last straw.  If life is a bowl full of cherries, why not have yours dipped in chocolate? Folks in the 1700s knew what a perfect mid-winter pick me up this candy could be. In England they included kirsch or cherry liqueur. Here in the United States the treat evolved into a sweet liquid center surrounded by milk or dark chocolate. Even the National Confectioners Association has been known to recognize National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day as an annual event. But if this candy is a bit too much for your sweet tooth try any combination of cherries and chocolate in cookies, bars or cake.   You've heard the expression, that's the last straw! But what about the first? The very first straws were used by ancient Sumerians for drinking beer. And because the beer barrels were too large to pass around, these long, communal drinking straws had to go the distance. The next ones were made from rye grass, which made beverages taste, well, grassy! Thanks to Marvin Stone, the paper straw replaced this kind, and folks began sipping in a more appealing way. We celebrate National Drinking Straw Day on January 3rd because that's when Marvin received his patent in 1888. But with more than 500 million plastic straws going to waste each day, some people celebrate with new and improved ways to do their part. If you see plastic as the last straw for the environment, try paper ones or reusable straws made of metal, glass or bamboo.  I'm Anna Devere and I'm Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KEVIN GOT A NEW SWEATSHIRT AND IT'S REALLY COOL! Hear the riveting audio only description before your two favorite fellas talk about how people eat candy corn (according to the National Confectioners Association (who knew that was an actual organization, certainly not us)), Orkin Pest Infested Pops, Halloweendy's, Airheads flavored floss, the McRib Farewell Tour, Hype Horse Shoes, Chrissy Teigan's Cravings, Microsoft x Oreo Thins, Single and Fat, Gen Z soda, and more!

In this segment... Bob Miller and Ryan Hedrick discuss population by census years in Frederick and Hagerstown. Also, A new survey by the National Confectioners Association finds 93% of Americans plan to celebrate Halloween this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ketchup flavored popsicles and grass flavored jellybeans!? Carly Schildhaus from the National Confectioners Association tells you all about what new candies will be hitting the market, and you might be surprised at what you'll find at a store near you soon!

Ron cynically questions the tradition of celebrating your birthday...... Guest: Lauren Boland is Director of Communications at the National Confectioners Association

There is an actual expo for nothing but candy and sweets, Lauren Boland from the National Confectioners Association shares what new snacks/candy you might see hitting store shelves soon! Image Source: Getty Images

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Episode 2026 - On this Friday show, Michelle Hurn joins Vinnie to discuss her relationship with food, her work as a registered and licensed dietitian, challenging norms, her book, The Dietitian's Dilemma, and more. Https://www.vinnietortorich.com/2022/01/the-dietitians-dilemma-michelle-hurn-episode-2026 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS MICHELLE HURN Michelle is a registered and licensed dietitian and has been for over a decade. In 2019, after following a typical low-fat diet, she realized her health was in shambles. She embarked upon a journey where she ate a low carb, high fat diet. This restored her health. Now she would never advise her clients anything else. At 12, Michelle nearly died from anorexia. She was then admitted to an in-patient treatment center. Even at 12, they fed her horribly unhealthy food and taught her all the wrong things. THE DIETITIAN'S DILEMMA When Michelle became a dietitian, Kellogg's, Unilever, and more funded the dietitian's association. Additionally, in 2021, it was funded by many including the National Confectioners Association -- they literally promote the sales of candy! Michelle could not unlearn the truth once she realized this was the right way of living. However, it did make sense to her that those who struggle with blood sugar should not be eating 75g of carbs per meal! Ultimately, she found out everything she had been taught was not true––and that's a tough pill to swallow. Now, she's learned that Type 2 diabetes is almost always reversible. You can, quite simply, turn your health completely around with a low carb diet. Previously, as a dietitian, she was taught to accept amputations as a reality of diabetes. But then, she learned this doesn't have to be the case. Since, she has learned a lot and has begun teaching the truth. PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE The documentary launched this week, January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes):  Share this link with friends, too! Link to the film on Amazon Video: It's also now available on Amazon (USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!  

Welcome to January 3rd, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate the sweet life and blowing off holiday steam.  If life is a bowl full of cherries, why not have yours dipped in chocolate? Folks in the 1700s knew what a perfect mid-winter pick me up this candy could be. In England they included kirsch or cherry liqueur. Here in the United States the treat evolved into a sweet liquid center surrounded by milk or dark chocolate. Even the National Confectioners Association has been known to recognize National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day as an annual event. But if this candy is a bit too much for your sweet tooth try any combination of cherries and chocolate in cookies, bars or cake.   One of the best-selling foods during the holiday season is fruitcake. It's also one of the most disliked and chances are good, this eyesore is still staring you in the face. The people of Manitou Springs, Colorado have a solution. For the last 20 years they've hosted an event that gives folks a chance to work out their seasonal frustrations by hurling this leftover into the sky. That's right, people come from near and far to beat up on fruitcakes by flinging them either by hand, cannon, or giant slingshot. There are even competitions to see who can propel them the farthest. The price of admission to this event is a non-perishable food item which is donated to charity. On National Fruitcake Toss Day, celebrate your own way of disposing with this leftover, but please launch responsibly. I'm Anna Devere and I'm Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. Snickers. Jolly ranchers. Jelly beans. Gummi bears. What's your favorite Halloween candy? Are you old school, and love candy corn and licorice? Or are you into extremely sour – or hot – candy? Today, as we continue our Halloween week, it's all about candy, including the origins of trick-or-treating, retro candy and stories behind some of your favorites. A candy historian and an insider from the candy industry join us with some “sweet” facts and to field your calls. What do you consider the best and worst candy? Got any favorite Halloween candy memories? Guests: Lauren O'Toole Boland: Director of Communications, National Confectioners Association Susan Benjamin: Candy historian Owner of True Treats Author of “Sweet as Sin: The Unwrapped Story of How Candy Became America's Favorite Pleasure” Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. Audio from today's show will be available after 5 p.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps.

In this episode of the Fitness Industry Success Show IHRSA President and CEO Liz Clark shares her vision for a brighter future of the fitness industry. She shares an update on the GYMS Act, a 40 billion dollar grant for the fitness industry and how IHRSA is evolving to help the grow and unite the fitness industry. Liz Clark was with the National Confectioners Association before being recruited by IHRSA and has extensive experience in association management with a focus on advocacy. Thank you for watching please like, share, and subscribe. Follow and connect:Fitness Industry Success Show website: https://www.leadlionmarketing.com/fit... IHRSA: https://www.ihrsa.org/Support The GYMs Act Click Here LEADLION: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadlionmar... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadlionmark... Connect with Nick Parker: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heynickpa... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heynickparker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heynickparkerSHOW LESS

Shipping delays affect the Halloween industry supply chain; WeHo cancels annual Halloween carnival; Scare-It Halloween canceled for 2021; Haunted Attraction Association releases Sexual Harassment Training Video; Kings Dominion celebrates 20 Years of Fear; Rainforest Car Wash Haunted Car Wash returns; The Dark House comes to NY; Purgatory Road denied permit; The Nevermore Haunt returns for 5th season; 13th Floor Haunted House San Antonio announces 2 new mazes; Dark Harvest comes to Chino; Beware the Dark Realm creators celebrate 50 years of haunting; PetSmart releases Halloween costumes for pets; HalloweenCostumes.com celebrates "Orange Tuesday" Sept 7th; National Confectioners Association names top 3 candies for 2021.

Shipping delays affect the Halloween industry supply chain; WeHo cancels annual Halloween carnival; Scare-It Halloween canceled for 2021; Haunted Attraction Association releases Sexual Harassment Training Video; Kings Dominion celebrates 20 Years of Fear; Rainforest Car Wash Haunted Car Wash returns; The Dark House comes to NY; Purgatory Road denied permit; The Nevermore Haunt returns for 5th season; 13th Floor Haunted House San Antonio announces 2 new mazes; Dark Harvest comes to Chino; Beware the Dark Realm creators celebrate 50 years of haunting; PetSmart releases Halloween costumes for pets; HalloweenCostumes.com celebrates "Orange Tuesday" Sept 7th; National Confectioners Association names top 3 candies for 2021.

With Halloween right around the corner we're getting candy stats from the National Confectioners Association. We need to do everything possible to keep this celebrity safe! Big debate on whether or not the left lane is for passing or driving fast.

This shepherd's hook can be found everywhere during the holiday season. In fact, according to the National Confectioners Association, they are the No. 1-selling non-chocolate candy during the month of December.  But just when and how these sweet treats got their start is a bit more uncertain than their popularity.  It's a story of rowdy children, enduring myths, and some interesting science.  We're exploring the history and origins of candy canes. Website: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasonseatingspod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/seasonseatpod Email: seasonseatingspodcast@gmail.com Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings Sources:  https://www.history.com/ https://truetreatscandy.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/ https://www.steampoweredfamily.com/ https://theconversation.com/  

The Sweets & Snacks Expo, hosted by the National Confectioners Association, is typically held in Chicago. But when the Windy City wasn't yet recovered enough from the pandemic to host this year's event, the group decided to come to Indianapolis. IBJ reporter Mickey Shuey talks with John Downs, the CEO of the association, to find out how the group decided to become one of the first trade shows to meet in person again and why it picked Indianapolis to host the show. Shuey asks about the group's experience in Indy and whether it might return. You can also read a column by Downs at IBJ.com.   The IBJ Podcast is brought to you by Resultant, formerly KSM Consulting.

Yes, everytime humans invent something good, someone finds a way to turn it into a nightmare. That's the subject for today until Ron strays off course..... Guest: Lauren Boland is Communications Director for the National Confectioners Association

Easter is fast approaching and we couldn’t believe how many people the National Confectioners Association found all agreed on this one thing. Plus we found out the history of Jelly Beans and the number one favorite flavor of the traditional Jelly Bean crowd. Carly Schildhaus from NCA joined us live. VISIT: https://alwaysatreat.com/candy-moments/easter-central/ From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy + Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news, culture, playful conversation, positive energy, and a dose of morning fun any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming app.RealFunDC.com Follow Kelly Collis Instagram and Twitter: @CityShopGirl LinkedIN: Kelly Collis Follow Tommy McFLY Twitter: @TommyMcFLY Instagram: @MrTommyMcFLY LinkedIN: Tommy McFLY

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While this Halloween might mean trick-or-treating, more candy bowl moments at home with family and close friends, or just more time celebrating the season throughout the month of October, one thing is for sure – Halloween is happening. Thanks to our guest Carly Schildhaus. Carly is the spokesperson for the National Confectioners Association, representing U.S. based manufacturers of chocolate, candy, gum and mints. RealFunDC.com/halloween #RealFunDC

It's Always a Treat to chat with our pal Carly Schildhaus from the National Confectioners Association. They're helping parents and children make educated choices when it comes to Halloween candy. Carly also brought some fun facts from their extensive candy research. For instance did you know that 58% percent of people eat the whole piece of candy corn at once, 29% start with the narrow, white end. Just 13% of respondents start with the wider, yellow end when enjoying a piece of candy corn. Candy corn and chocolate are American’s top two favorite Halloween treats. There are a ton of spooky fun resources available to you and your family at AlwaysATreat.com/HalloweenCentral Nationals Confectioners Associations AlwaysATreat.com/HalloweenCentral ---------------------- Listen to The Tommy Show's Real. Fun. DC. Channel live 24/7 TommyShow.com/APP or on Alexa and Google Home. Join us on Facebook facebook.com/TommyShowFamily Follow Kelly Collis Instagram instagram.com/cityshopgirl Twitter https://twitter.com/cityshopgirl Follow Tommy McFLY Instagram Instagram.com/MrTommyMcFLY Twitter Twitter.com/TommyMcFLY

Christopher Gindlesperger is Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications for the National Confectioners Association. The National Confectioners Association is the advocacy organization that represents the companies that make chocolate, candy, gum, and mints.

Links CONTACT:  podcast@worldorganicnews.com   The industrial agriculture “feed the world” myth — Local Food Northland http://wp.me/p5Cqpo-fN7   The Alliance to Feed the Future King Corn **** This is the World Organic News for the week ending 31st of July 2017. Jon Moore reporting! This week we are focusing on post from the blog Local Food Northland entitled The industrial agriculture “feed the world” myth. The myth discussed in this video and written presentation is the “We need industrial agriculture to feed the world now and into the future.” This myth is prevalent, usually unchallenged and wrong. It is supported in the US by The Alliance to Feed the Future. I’ve put a link in the show notes. It worth a look just to check the members page. Here we find such health food producers as the National Frozen Pizza Institute, the Association for Dressings and Sauces, Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association of the United States, The Fertilizer Institute, Grocery Manufacturers Association, International Association of Color Manufacturers, National Confectioners Association and Shelf-Stable Food Processors Association to name a few from the list of members. You can see a certain pattern in these members. They are not localised, wholefood types. Shelf-Stable Food Processors Association are not in existence to breed better tasting, longer shelf life tomatoes as much as they are developing better chemical preservatives to maintain the look but not necessarily the health properties of food, certainly not wholefoods. They were originally formed in 1923 as the National Meat Canners Association. There is a list of their aims and the fourth aim is: Quote: to inform the trade and public of the advantages of processed food product usage; End Quote Given the history of excessive salt, fat and sugar useage in the processed food sector, these might not be the best source of information on the best way to feed the world. I’m not picking on the Shelf-Stable Food Processors Association, the National Confectioners Association is probably not a better source of information on farming and food production either. So, let’s look the system of production The Alliance to Feed the Future is advocating for. It is the industrial, Henry Ford inspired, ways of doing things. As I’ve argued elsewhere, the Ford system is great for producing widgets and turning employees into robots but food production involves far more living things. A carrot seed is not pig iron. To begin at the beginning: Seeds. In the industrial system seeds are highly interbred to produce hybrid types with certain characteristics. These characteristics are chosen to create a level of uniformity suitable to industrial processes. I’ll cover alternative methods and choices later but stay with me on this journey. These seeds are sold on a one use only basis. Collecting a portion of this year’s crop to replant next year is not an option for at least three reasons. One: as hybrids they will not continue to grow true to type each year as the founding cultivars will exhibit their growth patterns over the years. This will result in very uneven growth rates, maturation rates and so on, Two: quite often and increasingly, these seeds are design to be infertile in the next generation. This is especially so with vegetable seeds. A friend saved the seeds from a halloween pumpkin so I could regrow them for her the next season. All of the flowers were male and therefore incapable of forming fruits. And lastly Three: producers are being forced to sign agreements as part of the conditions of seed purchase which prohibits them from seed saving and re-sowing. Now that the farmer has these seeds in their soil, it turns out they are designed to grow with application of chemical fertilisers and water and set times. It just so happens that many of the seed sellers also sell fertilisers. Happy coincidence. To obtain the greatest possible yield to cover the costs of these one off seeds, the necessary fertiliser and any pesticides to save their investment, monocultures are not only encouraged but probably essential to obtain a return. Podcast sidebar: Monocultures are the growing on one cultivar of one crop in one continuous paddock. The downsides of this are: a huge banquet has been laid for insects, herbivores and diseases which specialise in that crop. The one crop takes a particular set of nutrients from the soil. When the same crop is grown over and over on the same piece of land, more chemical fertilisers are required to obtain the same yield. Chemical fertilisers have been shown to kill off soil biota, leading to the need for more fertilisers and the loss of topsoil. A win/win for the fertiliser manufacturers but a growing spiral of increasing costs for the farmer. End podcast sidebar. The end effect of everyone growing the same crop, producing an identical output is commodification. If there is nothing to distinguish the end product of one farm from that of another then the product can and will be treated as a commodity. That being so, it traded on markets globally and the producer becomes a price taker not a price setter. In effect the farmer buys all his inputs at retail prices and sells at wholesale. This is not a recipe for sustainability. As a result, in the USA, the number of farmers has fallen to such an extent that the occupation “Farmer” is no longer counted in the census. The other effect of this commodification of food is the processed food sector. For a more in depth look at that effect check out the 2007 film “King Corn”. As ever, there is a link in the show notes. There are more unpleasant side effects of industrial ag but I’ll leave those for you to see in the video in the post from Local Food Northland. Is there an alternative way to feed the world that does not destroy land, force farmers in debt cycles, produces healthy food and will feed the world? I’ll glad you asked, Yes, of course there is. The system is sustainable, smallholder agriculture. It is currently producing 70% of world agricultural output. Let that sink in. Despite the huge subsidies involved in the US Farm Bills each year, industrial agriculture produces just 30% of the world’s food. If you’ve watched King Corn you will know most of that heads into processed foods which I would argue is directly linked to the obesity epidemic in the developed world and the rise in Type 2 diabetes as well. I could go on and have in the past but i’ll let it sit there for now. The thing with regenerative or sustainable or conservation agriculture or Permaculture or biodynamic is these systems do not have the lobbyists poking the governments of the world to ensure their voices are heard. They tend to attract hands on, let’s just do the job types who are less inclined to force their snouts into the trough pulled by the gravy train of pork barrelers in the seats of government around the globe. Mixed metaphors aside, the only way to stop the industrialised juggernaut from wreaking more havoc upon the biosphere is get political. That sustainable methods produce more per acre that monocultures, that they produce far less waste, that they grow soil and sequester carbon and that smallholders already produce 70% of the world’s food just doesn’t matter when the Empire is feeding the political process through lobbyists and donations. We need to get organised, we need to out compete The Alliance to Feed the Future with guerrilla campaigns to let our representatives know we’ve had enough of the misinformation, the corporate welfare, the debt enslavement of farmers and corruption of our food systems. There is a cross roads approaching, if it is not already here. The earth, the soils are renewable, are re-growable, we can reverse the damage done to it, to those who tend it and those who consume her bounties but we need to act now. We probably needed to act yesterday but today is good enough. Hassle your local representatives, don’t let them get away with business as usual, plant some herb seeds, an apple tree or keep some chooks but do something. If ten percent of us, as the late Bill Mollison once said, moved from consumption to local production, we could change the world for the better. I would add to that and more quickly than we realise! And on that happy note we will end this week’s episode. If you’ve liked what you heard, please tell everyone you know any way you can! I’d also really appreciate a review on iTunes. This may or may not help others to find us but it gives this podcaster an enormous thrill! Thanks in advance! Any suggestions, feedback or criticisms of the podcast or blog are most welcome. email me at podcast@worldorganicnews.com. Thank you for listening and I'll be back in a week. **** Links CONTACT:  podcast@worldorganicnews.com   The industrial agriculture “feed the world” myth — Local Food Northland http://wp.me/p5Cqpo-fN7   The Alliance to Feed the Future King Corn

For more than 25 years, Lempert, an expert analyst on consumer behavior, marketing trends, new products and the changing retail landscape, has identified and explained impending trends to consumers and some of the most prestigious companies worldwide. Known as The Supermarket Guru® Lempert is a distinguished author and speaker who alerts customers and business leaders to impending corporate and consumer trends, and empowers them to make educated purchasing and marketing decisions. As one of America’s leading consumer trend-watchers and analysts, Phil Lempert is recognized on television, radio and in print. For twenty plus years Phil has served as food trends editor and correspondent for NBC News’ Today show, reporting on consumer trends, food safety and money-saving tips, as well as showcasing new products, as well as regular appearances on ABC’s The View, FOX Business, Dr. Oz, The Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20, CNN, CNBC, FOX, as well as on local television morning and news programs throughout the country. For almost two decades, he hosted the syndicated show Shopping Smart on the WOR Radio Network and now co-hosts the weekly Lost in the Supermarket podcast on iTunes. Phil Lempert was one of the pioneers of the new information media, founding SupermarketGuru.com in 1994. The website is now one of the leading food and health resources on the Internet, visited by more than 9 million people each year. SupermarketGuru.com offers thorough food ratings, analyzes trends in food marketing and retail, and features health advice, unique recipes, nutrition analysis, allergy alerts and many other resources to help consumers understand their food, health, lifestyle and shopping options. Phil is the founder and editor of The Lempert Report, Food, Nutrition & Science, Facts, Figures & the Future, and The Food Journal. He is contributing editor of Progressive Grocer, which exclusively runs his trade columns and videos both in its magazine and on its website as well as a strategic alliance to develop and manage industry initiatives. He has been profiled and interviewed by USA Today, The New York Times, The Christian Science Monitor, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Newsweek and Ad Age, and is interviewed by hundreds of publications each year. He is also a columnist for Forbes.com and manages the Food Reference site on about.com. He has served on the Executive Committee of Michelle Obama's Chefs Move to School program. He is the founder and CEO of the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance; and has developed and manages Retail Foodservice: The Great Grocerant educational program for the National Restaurant Association, hosts and manages the Most Innovative Product Awards for the National Confectioners Association, developed the Supermarket Chef Showdown for the Food Marketing Institute, created and managed the Spud Nation Throwdown Competition for the National Potato Council. Lempert is the author of Being the Shopper and Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. His previous books include: Phil Lempert’s Supermarket Shopping & Value Guide, Top Ten Trends for Baby Boomers and Crisis Management: A Workbook for Survival. He is currently working on his next book which documents the important relationship between Millennials and food - YOLO, The Intersection of The Jazz Age with The Millennials' Passion for Food. Phil is a spokesperson for National Frozen & Refrigerated Association and their retail partners to help communicate strategies on saving money, healthier eating and food trend information to America's shoppers; and had been the corporate spokesperson for ConAgra Foods for ten years. Phil Lempert graduated from Drexel University with degrees in Marketing and Retail Management and did his Post-Graduate at Pratt Institute. He worked at McDonald’s and Howard Johnson’s before joining his family’s food brokerage firm. Lempert went on to create Lempert Advertising, a full-service, award-winning advertising agency that specialized in food and retail branding, marketing and public relations. A resident of California, Lempert’s roots are in the Belleville, New Jersey dairy farm started by his grandfather. The family food tradition carried on through his father’s work as a food manufacturer, distributor and broker and then to Phil Lempert, The Supermarket Guru®.

This episode is about the Easter Bunny The Easter Bunny (also called the Easter Rabbit or Easter Hare) is a folkloric figure and symbol of Easter, depicted as a rabbit bringing Easter eggs. Originating among German Lutherans, the "Easter Hare" originally played the role of a judge, evaluating whether children were good or disobedient in behaviour at the start of the season of Eastertide.  The Easter Bunny is sometimes depicted with clothes. In legend, the creature carries colored eggs in his basket, candy, and sometimes also toys to the homes of children, and as such shows similarities to Santa Claus or the Christkind, as they both bring gifts to children on the night before their respective holidays. The custom was first mentioned in Georg Franck von Franckenau's De ovis paschalibus (About Easter Eggs) in 1682 referring to a German tradition of an Easter Hare bringing Easter eggs for the children. The hare was a popular motif in medieval church art. In ancient times, it was widely believed (as by Pliny, Plutarch, Philostratus, and Aelian) that the hare was a hermaphrodite.  The idea that a hare could reproduce without loss of virginity led to an association with the Virgin Mary, with hares sometimes occurring in illuminated manuscripts and Northern European paintings of the Virgin and Christ Child.  It may also have been associated with the Holy Trinity, as in the three hares motif.   Eggs, like rabbits and hares, are fertility symbols of antiquity. Since birds lay eggs and rabbits and hares give birth to large litters in the early spring, these became symbols of the rising fertility of the earth at the Vernal Equinox. Rabbits and hares are both prolific breeders. Female hares can conceive a second litter of offspring while still pregnant with the first.  This phenomenon is known as superfetation.  Lagomorphs mature sexually at an early age and can give birth to several litters a year (hence the saying, "to breed like rabbits" or "to breed like bunnies"). It is therefore not surprising that rabbits and hares should become fertility symbols, or that their springtime mating antics should enter into Easter folklore. The Bible makes no mention of a long-eared, short-tailed creature who delivers decorated eggs to well-behaved children on Easter Sunday; nevertheless, the Easter bunny has become a prominent symbol of Christianity’s most important holiday.  The exact origins of this mythical mammal are unclear, but rabbits, known to be prolific procreators, are an ancient symbol of fertility and new life. Eggs. In addition, Orthodox churches have a custom of abstaining from eggs during the fast of Lent.  The only way to keep them from being wasted was to boil or roast them, and begin eating them to break the fast.  As a special dish, they would probably have been decorated as part of the celebrations.  Later, German Protestants retained the custom of eating colored eggs for Easter, though they did not continue the tradition of fasting.  Eggs boiled with some flowers change their color, bringing the spring into the homes, and some over time added the custom of decorating the eggs.  Many Christians of the Eastern Orthodox Church to this day typically dye their Easter eggs red, the color of blood, in recognition of the blood of the sacrificed Christ (and, of the renewal of life in springtime). Some also use the color green, in honor of the new foliage emerging after the long-dead time of winter.  The Ukrainian art of decorating eggs for Easter, known as pysanky, dates to ancient, pre-Christian times. Similar variants of this form of artwork are seen amongst other eastern and central European cultures. Easter is a religious holiday, but some of its customs, such as Easter eggs, are likely linked to pagan traditions.  The egg, an ancient symbol of new life, has been associated with pagan festivals celebrating spring.  From a Christian perspective, Easter eggs are said to represent Jesus’ emergence from the tomb and resurrection.  Decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back to at least the 13th century, according to some sources.  One explanation for this custom is that eggs were formerly a forbidden food during the Lenten season, so people would paint and decorate them to mark the end of the period of penance and fasting, then eat them on Easter as a celebration. According to some sources, the Easter bunny first arrived in America in the 1700s with German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania and transported their tradition of an egg-laying hare called “Osterhase” or “Oschter Haws.” Their children made nests in which this creature could lay its colored eggs.  The idea of an egg-giving hare went to the U.S. in the 18th century.  Protestant German immigrants in the Pennsylvania Dutch area told their children about the "Osterhase" (sometimes spelled "Oschter Haws").  Hase means "hare", not rabbit, and in Northwest European folklore the "Easter Bunny" indeed is a hare.  According to the legend, only good children received gifts of colored eggs in the nests that they made in their caps and bonnets before Easter.  Eventually, the custom spread across the U.S. and the fabled rabbit’s Easter morning deliveries expanded to include chocolate and other types of candy and gifts, while decorated baskets replaced nests. Additionally, children often left out carrots for the bunny in case he got hungry from all his hopping. Easter egg hunts and egg rolling are two popular egg-related traditions. In the U.S., the White House Easter Egg Roll, a race in which children push decorated, hard-boiled eggs across the White House lawn, is an annual event held the Monday after Easter.  The first official White House egg roll occurred in 1878, when Rutherford B. Hayes was president.  The event has no religious significance, although some people have considered egg rolling symbolic of the stone blocking Jesus’ tomb being rolled away, leading to his resurrection. Association with Ēostre In his 1835 Deutsche Mythology, Jacob Grimm states "The Easter Hare is unintelligible to me, but probably the hare was the sacred animal of Ostara".  This proposed association was repeated by other authors including Charles Isaac Elton and Charles J Billson.  In 1961 Christina Hole wrote 'The hare was the sacred beast of Eastre (or Eostre), a Saxon goddess of Spring and of the dawn'.  The belief that Ēostre had a hare companion who became the Easter Bunny was popularized when it was presented as fact in the BBC documentary Shadow of the Hare (1993). The Oxford Dictionary of English Folklore however states "... there is no shred of evidence" that hares were sacred to Ēostre, noting that Bede does not associate her with any animal. Transformed bird? Sarah Ben Breathnach in Mrs Sharp's Traditions (1990) provides an origin story for the Easter Bunny: "According to legend, Eostre's favorite animal was a large handsome bird, which in a fit of anger she turned into a hare." Another version of this story, in which Ēostre transforms the bird into a hare in an act of mercy, was written by Jean-Andrew Dickmann and appeared in Cricket magazine.  Both Breathnach and Dickmann present their respective 'transformed bird' stories as if they were legend, though no earlier version of either has been attested Easter Bunny Did You Know? The largest Easter egg ever made was over 25 feet high and weighed over 8,000 pounds. It was built out of choclate and marshmallow and supported by an internal steel frame. Easter Candy Easter is the second best-selling candy holiday in America, after Halloween. Among the most popular sweet treats associated with this day are chocolate eggs, which date back to early 19th century Europe.  Eggs have long been associated with Easter as a symbol of new life and Jesus’ resurrection.  Another egg-shaped candy, the jelly bean, became associated with Easter in the 1930s (although the jelly bean’s origins reportedly date all the way back to a Biblical-era concoction called a Turkish Delight).  According to the National Confectioners Association, over 16 billion jelly beans are made in the U.S. each year for Easter, enough to fill a giant egg measuring 89 feet high and 60 feet wide.  For the past decade, the top-selling non-chocolate Easter candy has been the marshmallow Peep, a sugary, pastel-colored confection.  Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based candy manufacturer Just Born (founded by Russian immigrant Sam Born in 1923) began selling Peeps in the 1950s.  The original Peeps were handmade, marshmallow-flavored yellow chicks, but other shapes and flavors were later introduced, including chocolate mousse bunnies. Easter Parade In New York City, the Easter Parade tradition dates back to the mid-1800s, when the upper crust of society would attend Easter services at various Fifth Avenue churches then stroll outside afterward, showing off their new spring outfits and hats.  Average citizens started showing up along Fifth Avenue to check out the action.  The tradition reached its peak by the mid-20th century, and in 1948, the popular film Easter Parade was released, starring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland and featuring the music of Irving Berlin.  The title song includes the lyrics: “In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it/You’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade.” The Easter Parade tradition lives on in Manhattan, with Fifth Avenue from 49th Street to 57th Street being shut down during the day to traffic.  Participants often sport elaborately decorated bonnets and hats. The event has no religious significance, but sources note that Easter processions have been a part of Christianity since its earliest days.  Today, other cities across America also have their own parades. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Bunny http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/easter-symbols Rabbits at Easter A smiling child in an adorable outfit clutches a cute baby bunny in her arms. What's wrong with this picture? Contrary to Eastertime hype, rabbits and small children are not a good match.  The natural exuberance, rambunctiousness and decibel-level of even the gentlest toddler are stressful for the sensitive rabbit.  It is the rare child who will enjoy and appreciate the rabbit's subtle and sensitive nature. Another misconception is that rabbits are passive and cuddly.  They are ground-loving creatures who feel frightened and insecure when held and restrained. Children like a companion they can hold, carry, and cuddle, just as they do their favorite stuffed animal.  It is unreasonable to expect a child to be able to take full responsibility for the care of a rabbit, or to make a 10-year commitment to anything!  All too often, the child loses interest, and the rabbit ends up neglected or abandoned. Some people think rabbits are a "low-maintenance" pet. In fact, they require almost as much work as a dog.  If they are going to be a house rabbit, they must be housetrained. The house must be bunny-proofed, or Thumper will chew electrical cords, rugs, books, and furniture.  They must be spayed or neutered, or they will mark your house with feces and urine.  They must live indoors, as members of the family.  Rabbits kept in hutches outdoors have an average lifespan of about 4-5 years; house rabbits can live 8 to 10 years.  Predators abound, not only in rural areas but in urban and suburban locations as well.  Outdoor rabbits become bored and depressed from isolation.  To consign these sensitive, intelligent, social animals to life in a hutch is to miss all the joy of sharing your life with a rabbit.  Unless he's part of your daily routine, you will not have the opportunity to really get to know his subtle personality. Clearly, rabbits are not for everyone! Are you a gentle adult who lives in a quiet household?  Are you eager to get to know rabbits on their own terms - to spend time down at their level, on the floor; to allow the rabbit to initiate gestures of friendship and trust?  If you think you are one of those rare individuals who would enjoy sharing life with a rabbit, please visit your local animal shelter or rabbit-rescue group.  As rabbits have increased in popularity, they are suffering the same fate as our other companion animals - abandonment.  You can also check your local veterinary clinic and "Pets" classifieds of your newspaper. It's a sad fact that no matter where you live, you are within 10 miles of a rabbit who needs a home.  The effort made to find that special bunny means you are saving a life. So if little Susie is pleading for a bunny for Easter, do a rabbit a favor, and buy her a toy rabbit that she can snuggle to her heart's content.  Let's make Easter a joyful time for our long-eared friends http://www.rabbit.org/adoption/easter.html Easter Bunny by Mary Brandolino In memory of all the bunnies we couldn't save. I remember Easter Sunday It was colorful and fun The new life that I'd begun In my new cage. I was just a little thing When they brought me from the store And they put me on the floor In my cage. They would take me out to play Love and pet me all the time Then at day's end I would climb In my cage. But as days and weeks went by I saw less of them it seemed Of their loving touch I dreamed In my cage. In the night outside their house I felt sad and so neglected Often scared and unprotected In my cage. In the dry or rainy weather Sometimes hotter sometimes colder I just sat there growing older In my cage. The cat and dog raced by me Playing with each other only While I sat there feeling lonely In my cage. Upon the fresh green grass Children skipped and laughed all day I could only watch them play From my cage. They used to take me out And let me scamper in the sun I no longer get to run In my cage. Once a cute and cuddly bunny Like a little ball of cotton Now I'm grown up and forgotten In my cage. I don't know what went wrong At the home I did inhabit I just grew to be a rabbit In my cage. But they've brought me to the pound I was once loved and enjoyed Now I wait to be destroyed In my cage. http://www.rabbit.org/journal/3-7/brandolino-poem.html   Easter is a season that has popularized the purchase of rabbits as surprise "Easter bunnies" for young people Easter morning. Please remember to learn about how to care for a rabbit prior to purchase and that rabbits are a 5-10 year commitment. Impulse buys without thorough research are unfair to both the rabbit as well as the family.  The best surprise you can give on Easter morning is an ARBA membership!  Join the global leader in rabbit care, education, and excellence. Included with membership is our "ARBA Guide to Raising Better Rabbits and Cavies", a comprehensive guide to caring for every type of domestic rabbit.  In addition to the Guidebook, members receive 6 issues of the acclaimed, full color Domestic Rabbits Magazine with articles and images to help you better understand and care for your rabbits. Your $20 adult membership, or a $12 youth membership is far less than what you would pay to purchase similar publications at a retail store. The gift of ARBA membership allows families to make informed decisions and insures an enriching experience for all. You can join through our secure online store or call us. Join today! https://www.arba.net/about.htm The Grimm's Fairy-tale about the Hare and the Hedgehog. 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