confectionery
noun
con·fec·tion·ery
kən-ˈfek-shə-ˌner-ē 
plural confectioneries
1
: the confectioner's art or business
2
: sweet foods (such as candy or pastry)
3
: a confectioner's shop
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For Every Occasion By Audrey Noble Photo: Courtesy of Demel Café
Demel Café
A confectionery fit for royalty, Demel has been crafting exquisite pastries since 1786.
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Founded in 1946 as a small pastry shop in Alba, Italy, privately held Ferrero is now the third-largest confectionery company in the world, with production plants across five continents and more than 47,500 employees.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Smaller portions also bring business benefits, as illustrated by the confectionery industry’s Always A Treat Initiative which delivered on its pledge to sell smaller sizes of single-serve items.
—Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
According to a recent GlobalData survey, early findings show a potential rise in the consumption of savory snacks, chocolate, and confectionery, especially in North America.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Founded in 1946 as a small pastry shop in Alba, Italy, privately held Ferrero is now the third-largest confectionery company in the world, with production plants across five continents and more than 47,500 employees.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Smaller portions also bring business benefits, as illustrated by the confectionery industry’s Always A Treat Initiative which delivered on its pledge to sell smaller sizes of single-serve items.
—Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
According to a recent GlobalData survey, early findings show a potential rise in the consumption of savory snacks, chocolate, and confectionery, especially in North America.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Confectionery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confectionery. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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confectionery
noun
con·fec·tion·ery
kən-ˈfek-shə-ˌner-ē
plural confectioneries
1
: a confectioner's art or business
2
: sweet things to eat (as candy)
3
: a confectioner's shop
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