A Look Back at How the Candy Industry Coped With COVID-19 in 2020
Event cancellations, economic impacts, and the general uncertainty of the last year left its mark on candy companies all over the world. [more...] more »
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Suzy Research Shows 6 Ways Brands can Help Consumers Celebrate Halloween
While Halloween is usually a big event for the confectionery industry, it has gotten even more attention this year because of how much uncertainty the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has... more »
What Will the Pandemic Mean for Pumpkin Spice Season?
Fall officially began Tuesday, but as anyone who’s recently purchased coffee, candles, cereal or candy knows, we’ve been knee-deep in pumpkin spice season for a month already. [mor... more »
2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Novelty, Spreads Sectors See Innovation
Novelty sector launches new products amid COVID-19 while spreads grow internationally. The novelty candy sector is known for inspiring innovation while constantly releasing new... more »
2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Hard Candy Sales Dip
Dollar sales dropped by 2.6 percent in year ending June 14, IRI says. While the chewy candy category continues to grow, U.S. sales for hard candy — driven by lollipops and... more »
2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Gummies Drive Growth in Chewy Candy Category
Established gummy brands and category newcomers continue to drive growth in the non-chocolate chewy candy sector. And so far, the sector has done well despite the unprecedented... more »
Sour Candy Trends: Building on More Adventurous Palates
Sour candy sees steady growth, thanks to rise in chewy candy, consumers' increasingly adventurous palates. Some of the most popular candy and confections are leaving a sour taste... more »
A Look At Pairing Honey With Other Flavors In Chocolate
Consumers want comfort in their candies and chocolates, especially in recent times. However, they also want to feel good after indulging in their favorites, and that’s where... more »
Consumers Still Seeking Healthy Sweets and Snacks During COVID-19 Pandemic
It’s a plain fact that in times of crisis, people seek comfort. As the COVID-19 pandemic has gripped the nation, Americans are finding comfort however they can as they shelter in... more »
46 Products We Would've Seen At The 2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo
Though the global COVID-19 pandemic prompted the National Confectioners Association to cancel the 2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo, the staff of Candy Industry still wanted to give... more »
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