One of the perks for attendees at the Sweets & Snacks Expo is the chance to discover trends and flavors before they hit retailers’ shelves. This year was no exception, with more than 1,000 exhibitors showcasing their innovations to 14,000 show-goers. Nostalgia and decadent One of the recurring trends at the 2025 expo is nostalgia. […]
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Posted inSnacks Brands, News, Northeast
Nassau Candy Expands Exclusive Gift Offerings
Nassau Candy, a manufacturer of specialty and private label confections, is expanding its gift options with the additions of Candy Charcuterie Trays and Candy Filled Paint Cans at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo. “A major part of any celebration is candy and snacks,” said Dana Rodio, director of marketing and brand strategy at Nassau […]
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H-E-B Celebrates Grand Opening Of Melissa, TX Store
The 136,000-square-foot store that H-E-B debuted May 14 in Melissa, Texas, joins seven other locations and two Joe V’s Smart Shops the retailer has opened in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The new store is at 1230 Central Expressway, where U.S. 75 and Highway 121 meet in Collin County, north of Dallas. “We’re thrilled to open […]
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Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation To Award $3M In Grants
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation has launched its 2025 grants program, with $3 million in funding available to support organizations that advance nutrition education and access and wellness for children and adults in the communities where the grocer operates. More than 500 local nonprofits will be selected to receive grants up to $10,000. Applications will […]
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April Online Grocery Sales Jump 15% Versus Year Ago To $9.8B
Robust growth continued for U.S. online grocery sales in April, with total sales reaching $9.8 billion, a 15.2 percent increase compared to last year and the ninth consecutive month above $9.5 billion, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, fielded April 29-30 and sponsored by Mercatus. This run of positive results, largely fueled […]
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Meijer Dropping Prices On 70+ Summer Grocery Staples
Meijer is dropping prices on more than 70 Meijer brand grocery essentials this summer to help customers who continue to feel the pinch of inflation. Items included in the 10-week promotion, which offers discounts up to 60 percent, include Meijer brand food and drinks popular in the Midwest during the summer months: hot dog and […]
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South Dakota Grocers Navigate Uncertainty Amid Economic Shifts
South Dakota’s economy showed a mixed performance in late 2024, and recent data indicates economic stagnation and the need for budgetary adjustments in 2025. The divergence in economic performance between urban and rural areas also is a key factor to consider. While the unemployment rate remains low and revenue for fiscal year 2025 is projected […]
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Sweets & Snacks Expo Takes Over Downtown Indianapolis
The Sweets & Snacks Expo, hosted by the National Confectioners Association, has taken over downtown Indianapolis for three-and-a-half days filled with new, innovative products and informative educational sessions. The annual show, which runs May 12-15 at the Indiana Convention Center, features more than 1,000 exhibitors – 300 of them first-timers – with 14,000 attendees across […]