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COVID-19 pandemic affects consumer breakfast choices

In the midst of the pandemic, consumers find themselves with more time on their hands for breakfast.

October 21, 2021

Now that more people are working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, there's ample time for breakfast, and breakfast foods sales are reflecting this trend.

IBIEducate 2021 in Kansas City canceled

September 30, 2021

After an exhaustive process of due diligence conversations and staff preparation efforts, the American Bakers Association (ABA) and the Baking Equipment Manufacturers & Allieds (BEMA) have come to the difficult decision to cancel IBIEducate 2021 in Kansas City, MO.

Survey: Americans elevating snack time as self-care moments

Loacker Quadratini hits all top three snacking preferences; now Non-GMO Project Verified.

September 23, 2021

The pandemic has truly elevated the need for self-care and emotional wellness.

Better-for-you snacks market brings in $39 billion in 2020

September 20, 2021

In 2020, better-for-you snack sales reached $39 billion on the strength of pandemic trends.

New consumer research indicates resilience for coffee cakes

New study reveals pandemic era consumers' perspectives.

September 14, 2021

Five consumer behaviors that are reshaping food innovation

60 percent of global consumers are planning to improve their overall health and wellness in the next 12 months.

August 26, 2021

ADM has identified five behavior shifts that are inspiring innovation and creating opportunities for forward-looking food, beverage, and supplement companies.

Delta variant's spread across the U.S. raises questions for candy industry

It’s hard to predict how consumers, industry events and upcoming holidays will be impacted by the new COVID-19 variant.

Crystal Lindell

August 11, 2021

Seeing news this morning that an in-person industry event had been canceled felt eerily similar to spring 2020.

Fancy Food Show in-person event canceled, virtual show to continue

The show, which was slated to be held Sept. 27-29 in New York City, will move forward as the digital Fancy Food 24/7.

August 11, 2021

The show, which was slated to be held Sept. 27-29 in New York City, will move forward as the digital Fancy Food 24/7.

The future of snacking

Chris Luke

July 27, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has multiple lessons for the snack industry. Overall, the snack industry has had a strong, up year. But the degree of a "COVID bump" varied from category to category. As we emerge and plan for the future, recent, and current, product purchase behaviors can help provide a roadmap for what's to come.

State of the Industry

State of the Candy Industry: 2021 brings innovation, evolution, uncertainty for candy sector

Data comparing confectionery category sales to pre-pandemic levels offers glimpse into different sectors.

Crystal Lindell

July 7, 2021

It’s been over a decade now since Crystal Lindell started working for Candy Industry in December 2010, and in all that time she has never witnessed the kind of massive changes that have happened within the confectionery sector over the last year.