According to the National Confectioners Association (NCA), confectionery is growing faster than 184 other categories. Over the 52 weeks through Nov. 1, 2015, confectionery kept in lockstep with the total store growth of 3.2 percent, with dollar sales growth of 3 percent for combined chocolate and non-chocolate. Some of the sales trends that drove the market […]
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Indulgent Nature Of The Holidays Help Rank Sweets High On Latest Shelf Score
Instantly, the world’s largest audience and insights company, has released its latest Shelf Score report, a monthly top 10 list of the newest CPG products ranked by consumer purchase intent. Based on the findings of the November Shelf Score, consumers appear to be embracing the indulgent nature of the holidays. Sweet treats from revered chocolate […]
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NCA Expands 2016 Sweets & Snacks Expo, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Due to the overwhelming growth and innovation taking place within the confectionery and snack industry over the past five years, the National Confectioners Association has expanded the Sweets & Snacks Expo with the introduction of an additional exhibit hall. More than 130 new companies will occupy the new Skyline Hall at […]
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Candy Industry Adds To U.S. Economy
Candy making fuels the American economy to great effect, according to a new National Confectioners Association (NCA) report. The confectionery industry directly employs 55,000 people in the United States, and more than 400,000 jobs in agriculture, retail, transportation and other industries rely in part on the sale of confections for their livelihood. For every job that […]
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NCA Launches Future Leadership Program
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced its Future Leadership Program, a new initiative by the association’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) to foster industry growth and career advancement. The program will provide support, education, access and opportunity to five deserving future leaders—who are 40 or younger—in the confectionery industry. “A key element of NCA’s mission is to […]
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This Year’s Candy And Snack Flavors
Thousands of new confectionery and snack items were introduced to the world at the 2015 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago from May 19–21, hosted by the National Confectioners Association. Nearly four acres of chocolate, candy, cookies and savory snacks exhibits featured the hottest new products from 630 companies. New product launches revealed that candy […]
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Mars Endorses Limitation On Added Sugars; Supports Federal Labeling
Mars Inc. is supporting two recommendations designed to help consumers limit their intake of added sugars and achieve healthier, more balanced diets. The company has endorsed a recommendation by the world’s leading health authorities—including the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee and the U.K. Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition—that people should […]
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Hershey’s Caramels Making Debut In Stores
The Hershey Co. is rolling out new Hershey’s Caramels, a blend of Hershey’s chocolate with smooth, creamy caramel. Made with sea salt, molasses and fresh dairy butter, the caramel pieces are enrobed with milk or dark chocolate. Cocoa is added to the milk chocolate variety to provide a rich, deep chocolate flavor that complements the […]
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Hershey Names Little CFO
The Hershey Co. has appointed Patricia A. Little as its new SVP and CFO, effective March 16. In her role at Hershey, Little will oversee the company’s global finance organization and be a part of the company’s global leadership team reporting to President and CEO John P. Bilbrey. She will have responsibility for the financial […]
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Nestlé Removing Artificial Flavors, FDA-Certified Colors From Chocolate Candy
Nestlé USA says it will remove artificial flavors and FDA-certified colors, like Red 40 and Yellow 5, from all of its chocolate candy products. By the end of 2015, more than 250 products and 10 brands, including Nestlé Butterfinger, Crunch and Baby Ruth, will be free of artificial flavors and certified colors. Products will begin […]
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Tootsie Roll CEO Dies At 95
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc.’s longtime CEO and board chairman, Mr. Melvin J. Gordon, died Tuesday after a brief illness. He was 95. “It is with great sadness that we announce…the passing of Melvin—we will all miss him greatly,” his wife, Ellen R. Gordon, said. “Melvin’s life represented the very highest values in business, wisdom, generosity […]
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Rural Minnesota Company’s Product One Of Oprah’s ‘Favorite Things’
Annie B’s, a small, family-owned company in Minnesota, has been given a gift itself: Its wooden box of caramels has been chosen as one of Oprah’s “Favorite Things” for 2014. The rustic gift box is filled with 35 caramels and is available in Original; Sea Salt Caramel; or assorted, which includes Original, Sea Salt Caramel […]
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M&M’S Crispy To Return In 2015
After a decade of phone calls, petitions, Facebook posts and countless other pleas, Mars Chocolate North America says M&M’S Crispy will return to stores nationwide in January 2015 following a 10-year hiatus. M&M’S Crispy feature a crispy center covered milk chocolate, enclosed in a colorful candy shell. This treat is slightly larger than the original […]
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Nestlé Debuts New Treats In Time For Halloween
Nestlé is rolling out new candy this Halloween, including treats from Butterfinger, Laffy Taffy and Nerds as well as bigger variety bags. • Butterfinger Best Assortment Pack features Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups: Enjoy the best of Butterfinger with Butterfinger Minis, Butterfinger Crisp and Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups (30-oz. bag, SRP is $8). • New Caramel […]
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New Limited-Edition Hawaiian Punch Dum Dums Available Now
Dum Dums is rolling out two limited-edition flavors from Hawaiian Punch: Fruit Juicy Red and Polar Blast are two of the 16 Dum Dums flavors available in specially marked bags for a limited time only. The new flavors deliver the same bold and unique taste that Hawaiian Punch is known for and can be easily […]
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Rudolph Foods’ Singleton Named Chairman Of Snack Food Association
Mark Singleton, VP of sales and marketing for Lima, Ohio-based Rudolph Foods, has accepted the role of chairman of the board of the Snack Food Association from outgoing Chairman Chip Mann, who served in that position since March 2013. Singleton will serve as chairman for the 2014-15 year. Singleton laid out his objectives for the […]
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Spangler Candy Promotes Bill Martin To President
Spangler Candy Co. has promoted Bill Martin to president. He is the first person outside the Spangler family to serve in the role. The Ohio-based company made the announcement on its Facebook page earlier this week. Martin, who was appointed EVP and CFO of the company in 2008, “has performed increasingly important responsibilities,” the post […]
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New Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups Now Available Nationwide
Just in time for the Big Game on Sunday, Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups is making its nationwide debut, adding a dose of Butterfinger to the classic chocolate and peanut butter cup. Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups is available now at major retailers nationwide. Showing how “the cup just got crunchy,” Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups feature a […]
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Mike And Ike, Hot Tamales Valentine’s Day Candies Available Now
Limited edition Valentine’s Day varieties from Mike and Ike and Hot Tamales candy are on shelves now. Products include Mike and Ike Passion Mix and Hot Tamales Cinnamon candy with special Hottie Valentine’s Day graphics. These recipes were created by Chef Jamie Geller as part of her recent alliance with the candy brands. Mike and Ike […]
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Stride And Sour Patch Kids Bring ‘Sour, Then Sweet’ Experience To Gum
For the first time, the “sour, then sweet” experience of Sour Patch Kids will be available in gum, thanks to Stride. New Stride Sour Patch Kids gum will hit stores nationwide in January and be available in Redberry and Lime flavors. In the meantime, fans will have the chance to have a first taste by […]