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Kit Kat brand launches sweepstakes to join Flavor Club

200 fans will win chance to test in-development Kit Kit products.

September 21, 2020

The Kit Kat brand is giving 200 fans the opportunity to be the first to taste its newest flavor innovations through membership in an exclusive club.

Halloween 2020

An inside look at how Mars Wrigley is working to save Halloween

Tim LeBel, chief Halloween officer, talks Mars Wrigley’s new virtual trick-or-treating app, retail strategies and how it plans to navigate winter holidays.

Crystal Lindell

September 16, 2020

“While we know the holiday might look different — whether trick-or-treating happens or not, we want to be there for our consumers,” said Tim LeBel, chief Halloween officer and president of sales, Mars Wrigley U.S.

Halloween 2020

Halloween is six weeks away. What can the candy industry expect?

NRF data indicates Halloween will happen, though differently and likely at home.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 16, 2020

Data from the National Retail Federation show Halloween participation won’t completely duplicate past years, but many U.S. consumers will find ways to enjoy the sweet and spooky holiday.

American Licorice teams up with Goetze's Candy, Jelly Belly and Spangler for Halloween box

Boo Box offers unique at-home Halloween experience.

September 15, 2020

Since trick-or-treating is likely to look different this year, American Licorice Co. partnered with Jelly Belly Candy Co., Goetze’s Candy Co. and Spangler Candy Co. to present the Boo Box, a unique at-home experience.

Black Dinah Chocolatiers reveals new name as Ragged Coast Chocolates

While the Maine-based confectioner was originally named after a local mountain, ‘Black Dinah’ can also refer to a generic term for Black female slaves.

Crystal Lindell

September 14, 2020

“We believe that Ragged Coast Chocolates pays homage to our hardy island roots," said company co-owner Kate Shaffer.

Olam: COVID-19 is driving UK to look to plant-based snacks

Issues of taste, texture and limited choice remain barriers to growth in plant-based snacks and confectionery

Crystal Lindell

September 9, 2020

Lockdown has led to a significant change in the nation’s food habits according to new research from Olam Cocoa.

Mars Wrigley ITR launches travel products with eye toward COVID-19 effects

Company looks to lower price points, classic brands to entice pandemic-weary travelers.

Crystal Lindell

September 4, 2020

Mars Wrigley International Travel Retail is launching a tight range of SKUs representing the highest selling products.

COVID-19 lockdowns offer new opportunities for snack market

Vegan, clean-label snacks will help drive growth, says Transparency Market Research.

September 4, 2020

Lockdowns associated with COVID-19 will serve as a springboard for the snack products market to expand its footprint across untapped regions and opportunities over the next decade, according to Transparency Market Research.

What happens to the economy when we all stay home?

As more people work and shop and home, it’s changing where and how we spend money.

Crystal Lindell

September 2, 2020

If people are working and shopping at home, they aren’t picking up gum, mints, chocolates, or gummy bears during the course of the day.

HI-CHEW invites fans to pick which flavor is launched in the U.S. next year

Brand launches 2020 Fantasy Flavor Games allows consumers to rank which flavors they want next.

Crystal Lindell

September 2, 2020

Throughout the month of September, fans will have the opportunity to choose from 20 exotic HI-CHEW flavors

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Kit Kat brand launches sweepstakes to join Flavor Club

An inside look at how Mars Wrigley is working to save Halloween

Halloween is six weeks away. What can the candy industry expect?

American Licorice teams up with Goetze's Candy, Jelly Belly and Spangler for Halloween box

Black Dinah Chocolatiers reveals new name as Ragged Coast Chocolates

Olam: COVID-19 is driving UK to look to plant-based snacks

Mars Wrigley ITR launches travel products with eye toward COVID-19 effects

COVID-19 lockdowns offer new opportunities for snack market

What happens to the economy when we all stay home?

HI-CHEW invites fans to pick which flavor is launched in the U.S. next year

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