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2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Novelty, spreads sectors see innovation

Novelty sector launches new products amid COVID-19 while spreads grow internationally.

July 20, 2020

While COVID-19 has made the process for launching new products a little different, that hasn’t stopped brands from putting out new confectionery items that offer a bright spot during these tumultuous times.

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Hard candy sales dip

Dollar sales dropped by 2.6 percent in year ending June 14, IRI says.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 20, 2020

While the chewy candy category continues to grow, U.S. sales for hard candy — driven by lollipops and sugar-free options — are seeing declines.

World’s Finest Chocolate donates 75K chocolate bars through partnership with Hope For The Warriors

Donations occurred from mid-April to May.

July 17, 2020

From mid-April through May, World’s Finest Chocolate partnered with Hope For The Warriors to donate more than 75,000 chocolate bars to healthcare and frontline workers, including military members, across the country.

Trolli expands dark, whimsical ‘It’s Trolli’ campaign

Last year’s launch increased sales, consumer engagement.

July 15, 2020

Trolli has built on its dark, quirky “It’s Trolli” campaign after last year’s advertising spots boosted sales and consumer engagement.

Skittles, Todrick Hall partner to donate $100K to National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition

Funds will support BTAC’s COVID-19 Community Response Fund.

July 14, 2020

The Skittles brand has partnered with actor, singer and choreographer Todrick Hall to donate $100,000 to the National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition (BTAC).

3 products from Ferrara we would’ve seen at the 2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Company introducing products under Nerds, Trolli, Laffy Taffy brands.

July 14, 2020

Ferrara Candy Co. has revealed three sugar confectionery products the company would’ve introduced at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo.

Mars Wrigley launches Snickers Peanut Brownie

Innovation featuring caramel, brownie filling will launch nationwide in January 2021.

July 13, 2020

The Snickers brand’s latest innovation combines chocolate, caramel and chewy peanut brownie filling to create Snickers Peanut Brownie.

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: $2.9B gum category sees declines in light of COVID-19 pandemic

Dollar sales dropped by 8 percent in the year ending June 14, IRI says.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 13, 2020

Overall, the chewing gum category continues to see declines in both dollar sales and unit sales, but these drops could be exacerbated by consumers staying home during lockdowns prompted by the coronavirus pandemic.

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Gummies drive growth in chewy candy category

Non-chocolate chewy candy generated $3.9B in the year ending June 14, IRI reports.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 13, 2020

Established gummy brands and category newcomers continue to drive growth in the non-chocolate chewy candy sector.

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: COVID-19 impacts every category

Unprecedented times are offering the industry the chance to innovate and adapt.

Crystal Lindell

July 13, 2020

There’s no way to write about the State of the Confectionery industry without leading with COVID-19. The global pandemic hit the U.S. in early 2020, and it’s had a massive impact on the country and the global economy.

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2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Novelty, spreads sectors see innovation

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Hard candy sales dip

World’s Finest Chocolate donates 75K chocolate bars through partnership with Hope For The Warriors

Trolli expands dark, whimsical ‘It’s Trolli’ campaign

Skittles, Todrick Hall partner to donate $100K to National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition

3 products from Ferrara we would’ve seen at the 2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Mars Wrigley launches Snickers Peanut Brownie

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: $2.9B gum category sees declines in light of COVID-19 pandemic

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Gummies drive growth in chewy candy category

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: COVID-19 impacts every category

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