COVID-19 pandemic causes consumers to rely on e-commerce, requiring manufacturers and brand owners to adapt.
December 14, 2020
With the pandemic shutting retailer doors and changing the world as we know it, CPGs must adapt to a retail environment far more dependent on online consumption.
Balancing the demand for different pack sizes with a range of production considerations is no easy feat, but form-fill-seal machines can make the job a little easier.
“Traditionally the drivers for consumers have been a lot of innovation, a lot of health and wellness, and sustainability. These days the drivers are basically availability and convenience,” said Jorge Izquierdo, v.p. of market development for PMMI. “You buy what you can find. And you try to go to one single super market.”
Award recognizes brands that see increases in retail dollar, unit sales.
November 24, 2020
HI-CHEW's Original Mix peg bag was recognized for its success in increasing retail dollar sales and units during the year that followed the redesign launch.
Maxwell Debbas, managing partner, new product development specialist and chocolatier, recently spoke to Candy Industry about Debbas Gourmet’s wholesale opportunities, the inspiration behind the A’cappella line and its chocolate subscription services.
Company introduces glow-in-the-dark fun-size packs for Halloween.
October 7, 2020
After the success of popular yogurt-covered raisin mashups like Strawberry and Vanilla and Chocolate and Vanilla, Sun-Maid reveals its latest raisin recipe flavor: Peanut Butter.
Craft chocolate division of Mars to mark 40th anniversary in 2021.
September 2, 2020
Ethel M Chocolates will mark its 40th anniversary in 2021, and the Nevada-based craft chocolate division of Mars is celebrating early with a packaging makeover and a newly designed truffle formula.