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Hershey’s 6 tips for selling candy in c-stores

Company showcases expanded insights and category expertise at NACS, while also launching its Mobile Customer Insights Center.

Crystal Lindell

October 10, 2018

The Hershey Co. unveiled its latest confectionery category leadership and shopper-driven merchandising solutions at the 2018 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show.

Mars Wrigley Confectionery introduces Hazelnut Spread M&M'S, Creamy Snickers at NACS Show

Company also to revise candy aisle shelving guidelines.

October 10, 2018

Alongside introducing new products destined to hit shelves, Mars Wrigley Confectionery announced at NACS Show in Las Vegas this week it will release updated confection aisle shelving guidelines.

Mondelēz International commits to making all packaging recyclable by 2025

Snacking giant aims to eliminate 65 million kilograms of packaging by 2020.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 10, 2018

The Deerfield, Ill.-based company will work in partnerships so that packaging can be collected and recycled in markets around the world.

Vande Walle's Candies built on family tradition

Appleton, Wisconsin-company known for light, airy Anglefood candy.

October 9, 2018

Vande Walle's Candies goes back more than 75 years to when Grandma Vande Walle would bake and create candy in her kitchen.

Barry Callebaut to acquire Russian chocolate manufacturer Inforum

Transaction will allow Barry Callebaut to make inroads in Russia, other Eurasian markets.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 4, 2018

Swiss chocolate and cocoa product manufacturer Barry Callebaut Group will acquire Inforum, a leading Russian business-to-business producer of chocolate, coatings and fillings.

Halloween 2018 expected to carve out $9 billion in sales

Consumers expected to spend $2.6 billion on candy.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 4, 2018

American consumers aren’t scared to pull out all the stops — or their wallets — when it comes to celebrating Halloween.

Gwen Evenstad of Sweet Candy Co. wins AACT’s 2018 Stroud Jordan Award

Award presented Oct. 2 during AACT’s National Technical Seminar.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 4, 2018

Gwen Evenstad said she was surprised to learn she had earned the 2018 Stroud Jordan Award, presented annually to a confectionery industry professional with a strong record of giving back to the industry.

Jelly Belly Harry Potter line

Jelly Belly Candy Co., Fairfield, Calif.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 26, 2018

The magic continues with the newly expanded and redesigned Harry Potter collection from Jelly Belly and Warner Bros. Consumer Products.

Spangler Candy Co. buys Necco wafers, Sweethearts brands

Dum Dum maker also purchases 20-acre site for expansion.

September 25, 2018

Spangler Candy Co. has purchased the Necco wafers and Sweethearts brands following a failed $18.83-million bid in May to buy the now defunct New England Confectionery Co.

pladis CEO Cem Karakas stepping down

Jim Zaza to serve as interim ceo during search for successor.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 25, 2018

Pladis CEO Cem Karakas will step down from his executive role for family health reasons, effective immediately, the biscuit, chocolate and confectionery company announced Monday.

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Hershey’s 6 tips for selling candy in c-stores

Mars Wrigley Confectionery introduces Hazelnut Spread M&M'S, Creamy Snickers at NACS Show

Mondelēz International commits to making all packaging recyclable by 2025

Vande Walle's Candies built on family tradition

Barry Callebaut to acquire Russian chocolate manufacturer Inforum

Halloween 2018 expected to carve out $9 billion in sales

Gwen Evenstad of Sweet Candy Co. wins AACT’s 2018 Stroud Jordan Award

Jelly Belly Harry Potter line

Spangler Candy Co. buys Necco wafers, Sweethearts brands

pladis CEO Cem Karakas stepping down

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