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State of the Industry 2023: Mints sales remain fresh

Mint sales are increasing, with the rise in dollar sales helped along by inflation.

Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

August 17, 2023

It makes sense that mint sales are up (though modestly, when looking at units sold) as recovery from the effects of the pandemic marches on.

State of the Industry 2023: Miscellaneous candies attract buyers

Facing a continued assortment of challenges, producers in the category continue to thrive.

Jenni Spinner

August 16, 2023

Some candies don’t fit neatly into one column or another. That’s okay; the “other” candies like marshmallows, spreads, interactive novelty items, and such seem to be fitting into consumers’ candy budgets just fine.

State of the Industry 2023: Hard candy sees moderate sales

The hard candy market has been moderate, but innovation is providing bright spots for producers

Joyce Friedberg

August 16, 2023

Candy has played a role in cultural traditions and celebrations for thousands of years and continues to be enjoyed by most people as an occasional treat.

Value-added conveyors can move a bakery operation’s bottom line

An expert from PFI outlines how the right system can help save producers time and money.

Barry Whitman

August 15, 2023

An expert from PFI outlines how the right system can help save producers time and money.

State of the Industry 2023: Candy industry proves to be robust

Candies and confections remain an “affordable treat” for consumers

Liz Parker Kuhn

August 15, 2023

Over the past year, the candy and confectionery industry had its ups and downs but mostly flourished.

Edible ink technology helps bakeries make merry with custom holiday products

Primera’s Eddie printer uses commercial-grade food inks to create one-of-a-kind treats.

Jenni Spinner

August 8, 2023

Primera’s Eddie printer uses commercial-grade food inks to create one-of-a-kind treats.

Pecans pack in year-round snack appeal for consumers

A recent survey indicates shoppers are hungry for products containing the nut.

August 2, 2023

A recent survey indicates shoppers are hungry for products containing the nut.

Beatrice Bakery builds business beyond beloved holiday fruitcakes

The bakery operation offers a range of products, building on a treasured family recipe.

Jenni Spinner

August 1, 2023

The bakery operation offers a range of products, building on a treasured family recipe.

Crumbl Cookies expands across the nation

The brand's rotating weekly cookie menu has many consumers clamoring for its cookies.

August 1, 2023

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery Senior Editor Liz Parker was recently able to talk to Anthony White, franchise owner, Crumbl Cookies, about Crumbl's recent opening of a metro Detroit store.