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Confectionery Trends in the United States

Euromonitor International offers insight into the current candy marketplace
October 1, 2012

 Confectionery sales in the United States continued to do fairly well overall in 2011 and 2012, despite some underperforming areas and retail price increases.  


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Flavor Rush

Fruity flavors, value packs and an emerging all-natural following propel gum and mint sector.
Kawther Albader
July 26, 2012

 You’re at a convenience store, you grab a pack of gum in a wild flavor you’ve never seen before, and head over to the counter.  


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5 RPM

March 2, 2012
The newest flavors of 5 gum, RPM, offer a “unique sensory experience,” Wrigley says. RPM comes in two types: an energizing fruit flavor and a relaxing mint flavor.
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Gum, only better

February 14, 2012

The gum and mints sector continues to evolve and emphasize new flavors that promote health benefits.


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Orbit Gum turns Facebook stats into gum packs

January 4, 2012
Orbit gum is letting its fans express their creative side in a project aimed at crowd-sourcing pack designs. Wrigley’s Orbit gum recently launched Spotlight Series Facebook application, the company says.
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Extra gum seeks 'Fan Flavorite'

September 28, 2011
It sounds like a product Willy Wonka would make, except without the blue side effects. Extra Gum is expanding its lines of Dessert Delights with three new flavors - Bananas
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