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As Woodman’s Markets deploys robots into stores, what happens to human staff?

Automation is changing hiring needs in retail and manufacturing, and companies must be aware of that long-term.

July 29, 2020

Innovative imaging tools and neural networks enable the Badger Technologies autonomous robots to detect out-of-stock items with more than 95 percent accuracy. In other words, there’s no way humans can compete.

HI-CHEW, The Doughnut Project launch limited-edition doughnut inspired by watermelon chews

Doughnut will be available from July 30-Aug. 2.

July 29, 2020

HI-CHEW and The Doughnut Project have teamed up to celebrate America's favorite summer fruit (and HI-CHEW fan-favorite flavor) with the creation of the Watermelon Sugar HI-(CHEW) doughnut.

Tesla designer helps create new chocolate chip shape for Dandelion Chocolate

Featuring pointed edges and smooth sides, the new chocolate chip design creates a different mouthfeel.

Crystal Lindell

July 27, 2020

“The edges of a Dandelion Chocolate chip taper to thin-as-we-could-make-’em without compromising structure,” said Remy Labesque, an industrial designer who's day job is at Tesla.

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PACK EXPO planning in-person/virtual hybrid for 2020 show

PMMI also considering an all-virtual option, says a final decision will be made by August.

Crystal Lindell

July 22, 2020

PMMI says it is looking at two options for the 2020 PACK EXPO event, including an in-person/virtual hybrid and an all-virtual show. The group says it will make a final decision by August.

All Pink Starburst packs are here to stay

Brand also launching All Pink Self-Care Kits.

July 21, 2020

The Starburst brand is making its All Pink pack a permanent everyday item nationwide after only offering it during the summer months for the last three years.

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).

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: 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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As Woodman’s Markets deploys robots into stores, what happens to human staff?

HI-CHEW, The Doughnut Project launch limited-edition doughnut inspired by watermelon chews

Tesla designer helps create new chocolate chip shape for Dandelion Chocolate

PACK EXPO planning in-person/virtual hybrid for 2020 show

All Pink Starburst packs are here to stay

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

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

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

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