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Mars moving Orlando M&M’S store to Disney Springs

Experiential store set to open in 2020.

January 6, 2020

Mars Retail Group is relocating its existing M&M'S experiential store from Orlando to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort.

Jelly Belly to acquire Gimbal’s jelly bean brand

Transaction set to close by the end of 2019.

December 20, 2019

Jelly Belly Candy Co. will acquire the Gimbal’s jelly bean brand, Scottie Dogs licorice and other chewy candy from Gimbal Brothers, LLC by the end of the year.

From PEZ to Hershey: A look back at 10 years of candy factory tours

Take a look at some of our favorite feature stories from the 2010’s!

Crystal Lindell Bernie Pacyniak

Alyse Thompson-Richards

December 18, 2019

Over the last 10 years, Candy Industry has covered countless confectionery manufacturers. And while each article resulting from those factory visits offered important insight into the industry, we found these 10 stories especially interesting.

Looking to 2030: Should we be hopeful about what’s to come in food?

How will the food industry evolve over the next 10 years? And will consumers really start to care about health and sustainability?

Crystal Lindell

December 18, 2019

There are plenty of rosy predictions about what’s to come in the next decade, but Editor Crystal Lindell is not quite as convinced.

Hershey announces changes to executive team

Most changes effective Jan. 1, 2020.

December 18, 2019

Michele Buck, chairman, president and ceo of The Hershey Co., has announced new additions to the company’s executive management team.

11th annual Peeps Chick Drop set for Dec. 31

Marshmallow brand rings in the New Year with two-day festival.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

December 17, 2019

The Peeps brand will celebrate the New Year with the two-day Peepsfest, culminating in the 11th annual Peeps Chick Drop.

Where you live affects how you shop for the holidays, The NPD Group finds

Research firm found urban consumers will spend 33% more than rural consumers.

December 17, 2019

While online shopping has erased geographic barriers for many consumers, there are holiday shopping behaviors that differ between urban and rural consumers.

Snickers White is here to stay

Mars Wrigley making limited-edition Snickers permanent offering.

December 16, 2019

Previously only sold for a limited time, Snickers White will return to shelves as a permanent addition to the Snickers portfolio.

Consumers concerned over sugar consumption, research finds

FMCG Gurus research reveals 44 percent of consumers are aware of sugar intake.

Andrew Crofts

December 16, 2019

Consumers are actively looking to change their diets by reducing their sugar intake and live healthier lifestyles, but there are many challenges to achieving sugar reduction.