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Wrigley, Mars share vision to capture impulse purchases

Optimizing merchandising can help consumers stay refreshed while shopping.

November 18, 2015

It's important for retailers and manufacturers to find ways to better meet shoppers' needs, whether it's at the front end, in the pharmacy, or online.

5 Products Wrigley debuted at NACS!

Wrigley, Chicago

Crystal Lindell

November 13, 2015

From Maze 5 gum's new mystery flavor to Juicy Fruit’s new flavors and more!

Extra’s latest ad hits the sweet spot

Viral spots shows what can happen when a good story, a beautiful song and social media come together.

Crystal Lindell

November 11, 2015

The fact that Extra made an ad, about gum, that not only went viral but also made people cry is kind of incredible when you think about it.

Halloween by the numbers: A scary good time for Americans

Almost half of all Americans celebrate Halloween.

October 28, 2015

Halloween is arguably one of the sweetest holidays of the year.

Mars to expand Georgia and Albany facilities, close Toronto site

Candy maker to produce more Obit and Excel gum in Georgia, goodnessknows in Albany.

Alison Soley

June 25, 2015

Mars is expanding its presence in the U.S. as it looks to shut down a facility in Canada early next year.

Gums And Mints: A sticky segment

Gum and mint companies continue to look for ways to innovate as the category battles low growth rates

Crystal Lindell

June 19, 2015

When it comes to gum and mints, sugar-free gum may have the most sales, but breath fresheners and mints actually saw the largest growth.

Chewy candy segment is far from ‘stuck’

Category see nearly 8 percent growth, with new launches propelling it forward.

Crystal Lindell

May 20, 2015

When Impact Confections was looking into launching new versions of their popular sour flavors, they knew exactly which segment they wanted to tap into - chewy candy.

Juicy Fruit with Starburst Flavors

Wrigley Jr. Co., Chicago

Crystal Lindell

February 18, 2015

Juicy Fruit has finally created a way to enjoy Starburst guilt-free!

Wrigley Canada to close Toronto plant in 2016

Closure a response to falling chewing gum sales.

Abigail Watt

February 4, 2015

The closure is the result of the company reorganizing its supply chain to account for a decline in chewing gum sales, and the move will eliminate 383 jobs, the company says.

Juicy Fruit Bubble Gum

Wrigley, Chicago

August 15, 2014

The new gum offers the great bubble blowing experience that kids and adults love.

Opopop aims to heat up microwave popcorn category

Hershey showcases its new strategies at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Hershey showcases new strategies, candy

Hard candy evolves beyond traditional sweetness

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