Candy Industry announces winners of 2021 Holiday Candy Products Poll Votes were tallied in four categories. Alyse Thompson January 5, 2022 We asked our readers to decide which products previously featured on CandyIndustry.com represented the best of the best for the holiday season.Read More
Barry Callebaut research: Majority of consumers 18-44 expect plant-based options from food brands Barry Callebaut also opening an online pop-up shop this month to celebrate the plant-based boom and “Veganuary.” Crystal Lindell January 3, 2022 Barry Callebaut also opening an online pop-up shop this month to celebrate the plant-based boom and “Veganuary.”Read More
Fairtrade America reveals 2022 consumer trends Organization says consumers seek out products that support people and the planet. January 3, 2022 Fairtrade America has identified five key trends that will impact how brands source ingredients and work to support people and the planet this year.Read More
Barry Callebaut reveals 4 chocolate trends for 2022 Indulgence, sustainability remain important to chocolate consumers. December 20, 2021 Barry Callebaut says indulgence and sustainability will remain important to chocolate consumers.Read More
Flavorchem predicts 2022 food and beverage trends Immunity, sustainability to continue to shape food product launches. December 15, 2021 Flavorchem noted how the pandemic transformed the food industry and placed a renewed emphasis on holistic wellness.Read More
FONA shares insight into salted caramel trend Flavor has had 8,443 mentions on social media over the last year. December 13, 2021 Over the last year, “salted caramel” has had 8,443 social media mentions, 61 percent of which were from females.Read More
COVID-19 Lindell column: As another new COVID variant looms, the candy industry should prepare Omicron variant could take us back to February 2020, except this time the industry is much more prepared. Crystal Lindell December 1, 2021 Omicron variant could take us back to February 2020, except this time the industry is much more prepared.Read More
Every state’s favorite Christmas candy in 2021 New CandyStore.com map shows peppermint bark gaining popularity. November 29, 2021 New CandyStore.com map shows peppermint bark is gaining popularity. Read More
Dream Pops to target confectionery space in 2022 Company aims to introduce plant-based confections. Alyse Thompson November 19, 2021 Dream Pops has set its sights on the confectionery arena, announcing plans to launch plant-based, shelf-stable confections next year and in 2023. Read More
Mintel shares 3 consumer trend predictions for 2022 From COVID-19 survivor’s guilt to eco-anxiety: Control, enjoyment and ethics are all expected to play a role in consumer trends for 2022. Crystal Lindell November 15, 2021 From COVID-19 survivor’s guilt to eco-anxiety: Control, enjoyment and ethics are all expected to play a role in consumer trends for 2022. Read More