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State of the Candy Industry 2021: Gum sales tumble through COVID-19, but rebound expected

Lifting restrictions, product innovation projected to bring consumers back to gum category.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
August 9, 2021

Gum sales began to rebound earlier this summer as mask mandates and other restrictions were lifted. Gum manufacturers hope this, along with product innovation, will draw consumers back to the category.


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Mintel: Consumers hold companies most responsible for sustainability

New Mintel Sustainability Barometer offers in-depth look into how consumers view environmental issues
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
August 4, 2021
Mintel Sustainability Barometer offers in-depth look into how consumers view environmental issues.
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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory appoints Rahul Mewawalla as board chairperson

Board separates CEO, board chairperson positions; Bryan Merryman continues as CEO.
August 4, 2021

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.’s Board of Directors has separated the chairperson of the board role from the chief executive officer role and has elected Rahul Mewawalla as chairperson of the board, effective July 30.


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DouxMatok names Ari Melamud as new CEO

Co-founder Eran Baniel to become executive chairman.
August 4, 2021

Ari Melamud brings over two decades of executive management experience across consumer goods marketing, advertising and B2B specialty ingredients, providing a strategic fit to lead DouxMatok.


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ITSUGAR Oreo Cafe

Oreo Café opens at IT’SUGAR candy department store

Café offers menu of desserts, merchandise for brand fans.
August 4, 2021

The Oreo brand has opened its first Oreo Café in the IT’SUGAR candy department store, offering an immersive and personalized way for fans to experience Oreo.


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Biona

Global organic chocolate spreads industry expected to reach $826M by 2027

Growing influence of Western culture, increased urbanization spur sector.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
August 2, 2021
Increased urbanization and the global adoption of Western culture have both led to increased consumption of organic chocolate spreads.
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Tic Tac

Tic Tac to take custom vessel to space and send messages to extraterrestrials

Brand plays up interest into ‘UFO in the shape of a Tic Tac’ spotted in 2004.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
August 2, 2021
Tic Tac is fanning the excitement and fun speculation surrounding the Tic Tac UFO phenomenon with a trip to space.
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Warheads FLAN collection

Warheads partners with FLAN on clothing collection

Collection features dip-dyed t-shirts, button-down in bright colors.
August 2, 2021

FLAN's collaboration with Warheads delivers a burst of nostalgia by way of colorful tees and gradient-dye collar button downs.


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State of the Industry

State of the Candy Industry 2021: Novelty sector navigates licensing, changing consumer trends amid COVID-19

Non-traditional candy categories continue innovation and growth despite a tumultuous year.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
July 30, 2021
Novelty candy was possibly one of the biggest unknowns when it came to how COVID-19 would impact the confectionery industry. But sales data shows how strong the sector is.
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Which candy trends will endure post-pandemic?

RangeMe’s Brandon Leong offers insight into how COVID-19 shaped candy purchase patterns.
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Brandon Leong
July 30, 2021

Given the need for both comfort and health, the trends appearing across the candy industry may or may not have legs. RangeMe's Brandon Leong talks trends the online sourcing platform sees sticking around longer than an everlasting gobstopper.


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