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Biltong, a dried, cured meat from Southern African, is the new hot snack

Why the meat-based delicacy qualifies as a treat.

March 8, 2021

Southern Africans are raised with this delicacy from a young age. Mothers buy a soft, chewy version for their teething babies, and even pets get a special selection made specifically for them, but what makes it so delicious?

Hershey introduces limited-edition ‘Celebrate HerSHEy's’ bars to mark International Women’s Day

Bars will be handed out at Hershey’s Chocolate World locations.

March 8, 2021

On March 8, International Women's Day, the first 1,000 visitors to Hershey's Chocolate World locations will receive this limited-edition 'Celebrate HerSHEy's' bar.

For CPG industry, past year has been profitable, but future remains uncertain

IRI and Boston Consulting Group’s new report makes predictions about what comes after COVID-19 for Consumer Packaged Goods.

Crystal Lindell

March 3, 2021

IRI and Boston Consulting Group’s new report makes predictions about what comes after COVID-19 for Consumer Packaged Goods.

Numerator’s new Sweet Treat Tracker shows candy sales grew 3 percent in 2020

The new online tracker is updated every other week, monitors sweet categories such as bakery, candy and snack cakes.

Crystal Lindell

March 1, 2021

The tracker also shows that when looking at year-to-date sales for 2021, the candy category has seen further growth of 9 percent, compared to the same period in 2020.

M&M’S reintroduces Messages packaging, partners with Spotify

Each pack will have a code that when scanned pulls up a corresponding Spotify playlist.

March 1, 2021

Each pack includes a unique message and a complementary Spotify playlist to match the theme of the message.

Skittles gummies rolling out in Walmart

Gummies will be available in Original, Wild Berry varieties.

February 23, 2021

Available in Original and Wild Berry varieties, Skittles gummies offer the same intense fruit flavors fans know and love in an innovative gummy form.

Keebler cookies, cbdMD Gummies among 2021 Products of the Year

Winners were chosen by 40,000 American shoppers in a national survey

Crystal Lindell

February 22, 2021

This year’s winning products reflect the trends and categories that everyday shoppers care about most as they spend more time at home.

Mars Wrigley launches candy robot Smiley in Monroe, N.Y. ShopRite

Candymaker works with Wakefern and Savioke to launch shopping robot pilot program.

Crystal Lindell

February 17, 2021

The company has debuted Smiley, a new robot that brings you candy as you shop.

COVID, new products, and the LID: The most interesting insights from Hershey’s recent earnings call

Hershey’s Michele Buck and Steve Voskuil addressed a wide range of topics, offering a candid look at how the company is doing.

Crystal Lindell

February 16, 2021

How were Hershey’s seasonal candy sales? What’s going on with the company’s expansion into the snacking category? Why are they releasing a revamped sugar-free candy line?

Koa partners with Lindt on chocolate bar sweetened with cocoa pulp powder

Koa offers cocoa fruit juice, dried cocoa pulp powder.

February 15, 2021

The Swiss company is launching a new Lindt EXCELLENCE bar with 82% cocoa and 18% Koa Powder.

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Biltong, a dried, cured meat from Southern African, is the new hot snack

Hershey introduces limited-edition ‘Celebrate HerSHEy's’ bars to mark International Women’s Day

For CPG industry, past year has been profitable, but future remains uncertain

Numerator’s new Sweet Treat Tracker shows candy sales grew 3 percent in 2020

M&M’S reintroduces Messages packaging, partners with Spotify

Skittles gummies rolling out in Walmart

Keebler cookies, cbdMD Gummies among 2021 Products of the Year

Mars Wrigley launches candy robot Smiley in Monroe, N.Y. ShopRite

COVID, new products, and the LID: The most interesting insights from Hershey’s recent earnings call

Koa partners with Lindt on chocolate bar sweetened with cocoa pulp powder

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