A look back at how the candy industry coped with COVID-19 in 2020

Event cancelations, economic impacts, and the general uncertainty of the last year left its mark on candy companies all over the world.

Crystal Lindell

December 23, 2020

While we are still nowhere near the end of the pandemic, we've closed out 2020. So it seems important to take a moment and look back at everything that’s happened.

What happens to the economy when we all stay home?

As more people work and shop and home, it’s changing where and how we spend money.

Crystal Lindell

September 2, 2020

If people are working and shopping at home, they aren’t picking up gum, mints, chocolates, or gummy bears during the course of the day.

Awards

NCA honors retail buyers with award

Mike Maslen and Dave Schulze are this year’s recipients of the Confectionery Leadership Award.

Kelsey Ott

December 3, 2014

Hudson Group’s v.p. sales Mike Maslen and H.E. Butt Grocery Co.’s senior buyer of candy Dave Schulze are being recognized for making their mark on the industry.

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Younger consumers, like their Boomer counterparts, are still reaching for bread when shopping. What they want from those purchases, however, looks very different from previous generations. Producers that understand these shifting preferences can better position both existing products and new launches for success.

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Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

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A look back at how the candy industry coped with COVID-19 in 2020

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NCA honors retail buyers with award

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