October 2004


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Confectioner

Distributor of The Year
GROCERY SUPPLY COMPANY

  FEATURES  
SPECIAL REPORT
- The Feminine Side Of Chocolate
A close-up examination of chocolate category trends, with a special focus on products and campaigns targeted to women.

RECOGNITION
- Distributor of the Year Grocery Supply Company
This Texas-based distributor’s formula for
success is all about earning the trust and
confidence of its customers and vendors.

CATEGORY INSIGHTS
- Sugar-Free Superstars
The low-carb craze may have fans that fade, but confections with low or no sugar seem to have a rock-solid following.

TRADE TALK
- Go Mexico!
Want to really capture that growing Hispanic market? Here’s a look at how some key Mexican companies are positioning themselves in the U.S. marketplace.

  DEPARTMENTS  
UPFRONT
- Reflections on Rock Radio and Candy Assortments

CONFECTIONER NEWS
- Book Details Strategies for Launching New Products

PRODUCT UPDATE
- M-Azing , Candy Specs and more ...

MARKETING & MERCHANDISING
- Midway Displays Introduces A Snappy New Rack

ADVERTISER INDEX
- Index