Mars Wrigley is “consumer obsessed,” according to Mike Gilroy, VP of trade development and sponsorship. The company is “all about the consumer and delivering value and quality to the consumer.” Gilroy said if the 100-plus-year-old company is going to continue to be successful, it needs to “continue to listen to what the consumer is telling […]
Category: Snacks Brands
Posted inSnacks Brands, Feature, National, Northeast
The Hershey Company Investing In Innovation
The Hershey Company has been building a “snacking powerhouse” over the last few years, featuring both sweet and salty options, and innovation will continue to be a focus for the company in 2024. Allison Mason, Hershey’s strategic communications manager, talked with The Griffin Report of the Northeast’s Maggie Kaeppel during the recent Sweets & Snacks […]
Posted inOrganic Natural, Snacks Brands, Southeast
Mars Welcomes Acquisition Of Kevin’s Natural Foods
McLean, Virginia-based Mars Inc. has completed the acquisition of Kevin’s Natural Foods. Kevin’s makes chef-inspired sous-vide meals, sides and sauces. Founded in 2019, it has experienced double-digit growth and is available in more than 17,000 retail locations. “This is an important milestone for Kevin’s Natural Foods, and I want to thank every colleague at Kevin’s […]
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Ithaca Hummus Introduces Clear Packaging Tubs
Rochester, New York-based Ithaca Hummus is updating its hummus and salsa packaging to better serve consumers and retailers. Rolling out in stores this fall, the Ithaca Salsa line will shift to clear tubs, allowing consumers to get a look at the dip’s ingredients prior to purchasing. According to the company, the decision to update the […]
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Hershey Meets Consumers’ Demands For Wellness Options
Sponsored content Shoppers in 2023 are making candy purchase choices based on the occasion and their physical, mental, and emotional needs. Consumer spending trends show that they want new options. A better-for-you (BFY) portfolio gives shoppers more opportunity to incorporate wellness into the snack foods they enjoy while maintaining the great taste and flavor they […]
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The Hershey Co. Introduces Kisses Candy With Milk Filling
Hershey, Pennsylvania-based Hershey’s has introduced new Hershey’s Kisses Milklicious candies, featuring a chocolate milk filling packed into the center of a milk chocolate Hershey’s Kisses candy. Hershey’s Kisses Milklicious chocolates build on the permanent Kisses portfolio. The candy is wrapped in light-blue foils that are adorned with glasses of milk. “Inspired by the special tastes of childhood, Hershey’s Kisses Milklicious […]
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Welch’s Fruit Snacks Introduces Zero Sugar Fruity Bites
Park Ridge, New Jersey-based PIM Brands, the maker of Welch’s Fruit Snacks, has introduced new Welch’s Zero Sugar Fruity Bites. Welch’s Zero Sugar Fruity Bites are 100 percent sugar-free, with 25 percent fewer calories than the original Welch’s Fruit Snacks. The snacks are free of fat, gluten, aspartame and preservatives. With four in 10 shoppers […]
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New City, Brand For 2024 Sweets And Snacks Expo
The Sweets & Snacks Expo has announced a new brand for its premier confectionery and snack trade show. Rolling out to coincide with the show moving to a two-city rotation in 2024 with Indianapolis, attendees at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo caught a preview of the new brand. “As we look to the future of this […]