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State of the Industry 2024: Gum sales continue to increase

Challenges persist, but producers are enjoying fairly solid business.

Jenni Spinner

September 24, 2024

Consumer demands are guiding gum innovation, with Gen Z leading the way.

Issei Mochi Gummies continues to innovate

The brand won a Most Innovative New Product Award at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Liz Parker Kuhn

September 23, 2024

Issei Mochi Gummies debuts the first-ever gummies made from mochi.

nutty and sweet chocolate and orange dark chocolate

State of the Industry: Affordable luxury in private label

Consumer spending behavior changes due to inflation.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

September 23, 2024

Consumers crave budget-friendly treats.

Baking lines benefit from vision inspection: KPM Analytics

An expert from the food tech solutions firm outlines the ways in which the technology can elevate operations.

Jenni Spinner

September 23, 2024

According to a company representative, recent advances in vision inspection technology can yield improvements in quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Fun Friday: Smarties free candy, Hillshire 'Parent Time Off,' Goldfish's NYFW debut, AMC delivering with DoorDash

Moviegoers can now order their favorite AMC food for delivery.

Liz Parker Kuhn

September 20, 2024

This week's Fun Friday includes Smarties U, where Smarties rewards children for good grades; Hillshire giving "Parent Time Off"; Goldfish purses at NYFW; and AMC delivering its menu via DoorDash.

Angel x Reese’s Puffs pairs cereal with WNBA all-star

The limited-edition cereal packages put the Chicago Sky rookie front and center.

SF&WB Staff

September 19, 2024

The athlete and the cereal brand also have hinted at a fashion collaboration dropping in the near future.

An De Volder appointed market director of Mars Wrigley ITR

An De Volder named market director of Mars Wrigley ITR

The executive, currently a general manager in the EU, will take the ITR helm on October 1.

SF&WB Staff

September 18, 2024

The company executive has held various leadership roles in different categories at Mars since 2001.

Hispanic culture inspires bakery buys: Rich Products

The community’s presence in the U.S. is growing, as is interest in foods with authentic Hispanic tastes.

Jenni Spinner

September 17, 2024

Market studies show such shoppers are influenced by their heritage when making purchasing decisions.

State of the Industry 2024: Hard candy enjoys growth

Consumers search for value, better-for-you products.

Joyce Friedberg

September 13, 2024

The hard candy category has seen moderate growth, driven by new innovation and B4Y products.

Fun Friday: National Beignet Day, Newman's Own generosity index, Insomnia Cookies PJ party

Pepsi is offering free pizzas to fans who choose to “chase their pizza” with a Pepsi.

Liz Parker Kuhn

September 13, 2024

This week's Fun Friday includes National Beignet Day at Downtown Disney in California, Newman's Own revealing some interesting generosity stats, Insomnia Cookies' PJ party, and Pepsi giving away free pizzas.