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4 trends we’ll see at the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Sweets & Snacks Expo set for June 23-25 in Indianapolis.

June 14, 2021

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has identified four top trends that will be on display at the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, set for June 23-25 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kinder Bueno, Reese’s THiNS among IRI’s top 2020 New Product Pacesetters

Food and beverage products make up 13.5 percent of the Top 200 products.

June 8, 2021

Despite significant hurdles created by the COVID-19 pandemic, many new products managed to beat the odds and emerge as winners, making their way into shoppers’ carts during unprecedented times.

Ferrara sets new goals for diverse workforce, from boardroom to facility floor

Company works to promote empathy as a corporate value in expanding DE&I commitments.

Crystal Lindell

June 7, 2021

"Our 2021 DE&I commitments are ambitious, measurable, and guided by our values in support of our team and communities," said Ferrara CEO Todd Siwak.

Lindell column: Grocery stores need to stop treating pick-up order staff like robots

Recent New York Times report details how stores are treating the staff that compile online orders — it’s alarming.

Crystal Lindell

June 7, 2021

Recent New York Times report details how grocery stores are treating the staff that compile online orders — it’s alarming.

After a sour year, 2021’s National Candy Month is uniquely sweet

After a long, difficult year, the confectionery industry has a lot to be thankful for.

Crystal Lindell

June 2, 2021

June is National Candy Month, so allow us to make a proposal: This year, go all out.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory marks 40th anniversary with Ruby chocolate

Colorado company has 380 locations worldwide.

June 2, 2021

The Durango, Colorado-based company said fans will find Ruby chocolate truffles, hand-dipped Ruby caramel apples and more in participating RMCF stores and online this summer.

Confectionery Conversations_Clark Taylor

Podcast and Transcript

PODCAST: CandyRific’s Clark Taylor shares insights into candy licensing agreements

Candy Industry Editor Crystal Lindell talks with Taylor about navigating licensing during the pandemic, predicting trends, and the Hilco acquisition in latest Confectionery Conversations Podcast episode.

Crystal Lindell

May 27, 2021

Candy Industry Editor Crystal Lindell talks with Taylor about navigating licensing during the pandemic, predicting trends, and the Hilco acquisition in latest Confectionery Conversations episode, available as a podcast and transcript.

Pandemic heightens consumer demand for brand transparency

Innova Market Insights reveals that shoppers want to know what’s in their food and where it comes from.

Crystal Lindell

May 26, 2021

According to an Innova survey, 28 percent of consumers globally said that trust had become more important to them over the past 12 months, while over a fifth specifically named “transparency,” which is instrumental in building that trust.

Pearson’s introduces limited-edition Salted Nut Rolls

Spicy, Cinnamon Churro varieties developed with consumer trends in mind.

May 26, 2021

Each bar is packed with peanuts for 5 grams of protein, delicious caramel, fluffy nougat and loads of flavor.

Pandemic pumped up 2020 chocolate sales: Packaged Facts

Extended seasonal celebrations, home baking to continue after pandemic.

May 24, 2021

Packaged Facts reports COVID-19 pushed chocolate sales up as consumers turned to comfort foods and extended seasonal and holiday celebrations to cope with the disappointments of the pandemic.

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4 trends we’ll see at the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Kinder Bueno, Reese’s THiNS among IRI’s top 2020 New Product Pacesetters

Ferrara sets new goals for diverse workforce, from boardroom to facility floor

Lindell column: Grocery stores need to stop treating pick-up order staff like robots

After a sour year, 2021’s National Candy Month is uniquely sweet

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory marks 40th anniversary with Ruby chocolate

PODCAST: CandyRific’s Clark Taylor shares insights into candy licensing agreements

Pandemic heightens consumer demand for brand transparency

Pearson’s introduces limited-edition Salted Nut Rolls

Pandemic pumped up 2020 chocolate sales: Packaged Facts

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