The cultured dairy segment has been tossing multiple balls in the air in an effort to meet numerous — and sometimes seemingly conflicting — consumers trends. [more...] more »
Source: Dairy Foods
There are fewer things more iconic for winter than the image of sipping hot chocolate by a fire or prepping a dinner table full of spiced treats and piles of holiday cookies. This... more »
How big of a deal is the health message about chocolates with consumers today? And which messages resonate most of all? [more...] more »
Source: Bake Mag
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Two-thirds of respondents expect an increase in healthy, better-for-you and/or functional ingredient operations in the next 12 months, by a 28 percent increase on average. Thats... more »
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