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How consumers are shopping online during the COVID-19 pandemic

CPG sales increased by $8.5 billion in the two weeks ending March 21, Nielsen says, but sales are slowing.

April 8, 2020

With governments issuing shelter-in-place orders and concerns over the coronavirus spreading in public, it’s not a surprise consumers are turning to the Internet to get what they need.

There’s a promising future for confectionery (if we work together)

President of Montreal-based Splendid Chocolates offers optimism in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Doug Liberman

March 31, 2020

Doug Liberman, president of Montreal-based Splendid Chocolates, says the confectionery industry should work together to preserve everything that makes the industry great and bring consumers the products they'll want now and once the coronavirus pandemic is over.

Coronavirus

As NCA cancels Expo, the longevity of the COVID-19 crisis sinks in

The idea of just “going back to normal” gets more and more distant as the candy industry continues to feel the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Crystal Lindell

March 25, 2020

Perhaps the most symbolic news came from Just Born, which announced it was shutting down production until at least April 7.

How quickly the coronavirus has changed our sweet world

It’s only been about two weeks since the NCA State of the Industry, but so much has changed.

Crystal Lindell

March 17, 2020

It’s only been about two weeks since the NCA State of the Industry event in Florida, but the world feels like a completely different place.

How food brands can use nostalgia to their advantage

More than 70 percent of U.S. consumers enjoy things from their childhoods.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

March 4, 2020

Playing on consumers’ memories and emotional connections to nostalgic flavors and products can spell success for food manufacturers, according to a new report from FONA International.

Confectionery Packaging

Finding the sweet spot for pouch packaging

Convenience, sustainability fueled innovation in flexible packaging

Maria Ferrante

February 26, 2020

Changing lifestyles, along with increased consumer travel, has created a need for convenient packaging solutions.

Keto candy

Keto-friendly candy and snack products show possibilities

A new FONA Report looks at what’s next for the low-sugar diet trend, and how candy companies are already creating keto-friendly products.

Crystal Lindell

February 19, 2020

Candy and snacks have a place in this trendy new diet space? According to a new report from FONA, yes.

Are consumers seeking new flavor experiences?

Three-quarters of global consumers say yes to discovering new flavors, Innova Market Insights finds.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 12, 2020

Trying products with unexpected flavors offers a moment of wonder, and the act of actually discovering it adds to the anticipation.

ISM

Crickets, CBD and Bubble Tea: 3 cool things from ISM

A look at some of the global new products offering insight into upcoming trends

Crystal Lindell

February 12, 2020

Does Bubble Tea make good cake? What do chocolate-covered crickets actually taste like? Does CBD gum actually do anything?

Sweethearts are back — sort of

Spangler Candy Co. experienced logistical, production challenges after acquiring Sweethearts brand.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 5, 2020

The colorful candy hearts are back on shelves after a yearlong hiatus, though in limited quantities. News reports also indicate they have fewer messages and a slightly different taste.

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