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Tru Fru, Koko’s Confectionery and Dave’s Sweet Tooth win 2018 Buyer's Choice Awards

Judging held during ECRM Candy Planning event held Aug. 27-29 at the Hilton Anaheim.

September 5, 2018

The results are in. Retail buyers attending ECRM’s Everyday and Summer Seasonal Candy Planning event in Anaheim Aug. 26-30 have selected winners of the 2018 Buyers Choice Awards.

Pack your bags: Resort in the Philippines now offering chocolate-themed getaway

Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa in Cebu uses cacao grown at the resort for “The Land of Chocolate.”

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 4, 2018

The Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa in Cebu, Philippines, has launched “The Land of Chocolate,” featuring chocolate made from cacao grown at the resort.

Mount Franklin Foods acquires Hospitality Mints

Production of Hospitality Mints to remain in Boone, N.C.

Crystal Lindell

September 4, 2018

Mount Franklin Foods, LLC — the parent company of Sunrise Confections, Azar Nut Company and Mount Franklin Nutritionals — has acquired North Carolina-based Hospitality Mints, LLC for an undisclosed sum.

Mintel: Americans embracing ready-to-eat popcorn

Total US retail sales of popcorn increased 32 percent in the last five years to reach an estimated $2.5 billion in 2017, with RTE growing 118 percent between 2012-17 to reach $1.1 billion.

Crystal Lindell

August 29, 2018

Total US retail sales of popcorn increased 32 percent in the last five years to reach an estimated $2.5 billion in 2017, with RTE growing 118 percent between 2012-17 to reach $1.1 billion.

‘Chocolate Wars’ book being made into TV show

The British production company run by ‘The Crown’ and ‘Suffragette’ producer Faye Ward optioned the book.

Crystal Lindell

August 29, 2018

It likely won’t be long until we can all watch the “Chocolate Wars” of the early nineteenth century play out on TV.

SweeTARTS names winner of gummy shape contest

Crystal May of Philadelphia won a year’s supply of SweeTARTS Gummies for her winning entry — the cellphone.

Crystal Lindell

August 29, 2018

After filtering through more than 3,000 contest entries, SweeTARTS finally selected the next gummy shape to appear in future bags of SweeTARTS Gummies nationwide.

Gerrit J. Verburg acquires classic gum brands from Mondelez International

Black Jack, Clover, Beemans gum projected to hit shelves in late 2018.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 29, 2018

Gerrit J. Verburg Co. has acquired three classic gum brands — Black Jack, Clove and Beemans — from Mondelez International.

Generation Z

How will Gen Z eat?

New Hartman Group reports looks at the next generation’s food habits.

Crystal Lindell

August 29, 2018

The Hartman Group recently released a new report about the next generation, which has an upper age limit of about 20, and the research delves into their shopping habits, cooking patterns and their views on brands.

ECRM Preview: New products slated to be showcased at event

Event kicks off Aug. 26 in Anaheim, Calif. and also will include insights from Larry Levin, of IRI.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 22, 2018

ECRM’s Candy Planning: Everyday & Summer Seasonal EPPS is just the place to find out what treats and trends will be hot over the next year, and Candy Industry can’t wait to see the products debuting at the show!

Can virtual reality improve the shopping experience?

Walmart applies for two patents in step toward virtual store.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 21, 2018

Walmart has applied for two patents for a “virtual store” and fulfillment system that includes VR headsets and sensor gloves. Could that improve — or impair — shopping at Walmart stores?

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Tru Fru, Koko’s Confectionery and Dave’s Sweet Tooth win 2018 Buyer's Choice Awards

Pack your bags: Resort in the Philippines now offering chocolate-themed getaway

Mount Franklin Foods acquires Hospitality Mints

Mintel: Americans embracing ready-to-eat popcorn

‘Chocolate Wars’ book being made into TV show

SweeTARTS names winner of gummy shape contest

Gerrit J. Verburg acquires classic gum brands from Mondelez International

How will Gen Z eat?

ECRM Preview: New products slated to be showcased at event

Can virtual reality improve the shopping experience?

Snack on the latest trends, news, and developments!

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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.

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