search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • PRODUCTS
    • CHOCOLATE
    • NEW PRODUCTS
    • GUMS & MINTS
    • GUMMIES & JELLIES
    • HARD CANDY
    • LICORICE
    • NOVELTY CANDY
    • CANNABIS CANDY
    • FRUIT & NUT CANDY
  • INGREDIENTS
    • SWEETENERS
    • FLAVORS & COLORS
    • CHOCOLATE INGREDIENTS
    • FRUITS & NUTS
    • NUTRITIONAL
    • FUNCTIONAL
  • EQUIPMENT
    • PROCESSING
    • PACKAGING
  • EXCLUSIVES
    • GLOBAL TOP 100
      • SUBMIT YOUR COMPANY
    • SWEET 60
    • STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
    • RETAILERS
    • MANUFACTURERS
  • TRENDS
    • SUSTAINABILITY
    • BETTER-FOR-YOU
    • SUGAR-FREE
    • VEGAN
  • DIRECTORY
  • MORE
    • BLOG
    • ENEWSLETTER
    • VIDEOS
    • PODCASTS
    • STORE
    • WEBINARS
    • CONTACT
      • CONNECT
    • ADVERTISE
    • EVENTS
      • Sweets & Snacks Expo
  • Back to SFWB
Candy IndustryCandy Industry TrendsCandy Industry News

Podcast: Industry trends and takes with two editors

Prepared Foods Editor-in-Chief Bob Garrison joins us on the podcast.

By Liz Parker Kuhn
Podcast: Industry trends and takes with two editors

WMU's Food Marketing Conference, hosted in Kalamazoo, MI from March 25-26, included talks by industry leaders. Photo by Liz Parker Kuhn

April 1, 2025

CONFECTIONERY CONVERSATIONS

Prepared Foods and Candy Industry editor conversation

The two editors chat trends and takeaways in the food industry.

Your browser does not support the audio element.
podcastIcon

Missed an episode?

Find archived episodes here.

Candy Industry Senior Editor Liz Parker Kuhn and sister magazine Prepared Foods Editor-in-Chief Bob Garrison were able to take a minute away from the hecticness of the Food Marketing Conference in Kalamazoo, MI recently and chat about industry trends.

The FMC, hosted by Western Michigan University, included speakers from NielsenIQ, Meijer, Kellanova, and more, and the two editors discuss takeaways from the conference sessions, especially applied to the snack, confectionery, and prepared foods sectors. 

Listen to the podcast above or by clicking here.


Related - Video: Katjes on gummy trends, innovations

KEYWORDS: Kellanova Meijer nielsen podcast Prepared Foods

Share This Story

Looking for a reprint of this article?
From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today!

Liz200

Liz Parker Kuhn is the senior editor of Candy Industry and Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, and has worked at BNP Media since 2012. She has written for CBS Detroit as well as for her own blogs. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Michigan. Liz can be contacted at (248) 839-7156 or at parkerkuhne@bnpmedia.com.

Recommended Content

JOIN TODAY
To unlock your recommendations.

Already have an account? Sign In

  • cookies stacked

    The top 50 snack and bakery companies of 2024

    The top-selling companies among baking and snack players...
    Top 50 Snack and Bakery Companies
    By: Jenni Spinner and Liz Parker Kuhn
  • IHOP new menu inspired by "IF" movie

    Most popular new products: May 2024

    Products range from a Reese’s Puffs collaboration with...
    Snack Products
    By: Liz Parker Kuhn
  • state of the industry bakery: 2024

    State of the Industry 2024: Bakers continue to show resilience and creativity

    For the past several years, the baking industry has faced...
    Bakery Products

 

More Videos

consumer behaviors webinar


Get Connected!

FACEBOOK x YOUTUBE LINKEDIN

Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, or LinkedIn to receive updates and to network with other industry professionals just like you!


Related Articles

  • NCA State of the Industry Conference 2026

    NCA State of the Industry Conference spotlights trends

    See More
  • flavor forum

    Flavor Forum: Experts dish on industry trends

    See More
  • candy industry trends

    Flavor Forum: Experts dish on industry trends, Part 2

    See More

Events

View AllSubmit An Event
  • May 28, 2026

    Doing Better with Bread: BFY Trends and Tips

    On-Demand In this exclusive SF&WB webinar, attendees will learn what they need to know and apply in their operations to increase their chances of capitalizing on (and profiting from) BFY bread.  A group of experts will lay out what’s driving consumer preferences, ingredient trends, and what else plays into purchase decisions, empowering producers to develop products that fit the bill.
  • May 15, 2012

    Webinar: New Productivity Trends using Robotics and Vision Technology for Packaging Applications

    This 1-hour webinar with robotics expert Adil Shafi will cover basic robotic and machine vision technologies and conclude with a live, interactive Q&A session.
View AllSubmit An Event
×

Snack on the latest trends, news, and developments!

Stay in the know with Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, the premier source of information for snack, bakery, and confectionery professionals.

JOIN TODAY!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • Newsletter
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing