April 2005


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Confectioner

SWEETS FOR OUR SOLDIERS

   Special Report   
Category Drivers
- Category Drivers Of 2005 Honored
Confectioner announces the winners of our annual Category Driver and Silver Circle Awards competition in which retailers vote on the top performers within nine product segments.

   Features   
Trade Show Wrap-Up
- ISM’s Wide World Of Confectionery
Here’s a close-up look at some of the deliciously different confectionery treats spotted at the ISM Trade Fair.

Trade Talk
- Eye On Latin America: Columbia
We take a look at business opportunities in Columbia and examine Columbina’s dominance within the country’s food industry.
- Colombina S.A.: A Case Study Of Colombian Progress

In the Store
- A Sweet Taste Of Home
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service proudly sells confections to soldiers, airmen and their families wherever in the world they are stationed—with a merchandising mix that is all-American.

State of the Industry Report
- Outside The Numbers
The data may not be crystal clear, but the U.S. confectionery industry had a pretty good year.

   Departments   
Upfront
- Walking The Walk Of Partnership

Product Update
- Tootsie Pop Tropical Stormz, Twizzlers Twerps and more...

Seasonal Product Update
- Hip-Hearts, Spooky Spiders and more...

Category Insights
- Not Just Candy
- Beyond Breath Freshening
- Shine On Sugar-Free

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