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NPD Report: Being sad or depressed during pandemic increased snacking

Other emotions caused consumers to snack less, like happiness, tiredness or just feeling neutral.

May 2, 2021

The relationship between mood and eating played out big time during the pandemic, especially when it comes to snacking and treating ourselves.

Instacart data on COVID-19 shopping behaviors offers previously unheard of insights

Instacart shares how trends shifted over the last year by revealing data on consumer profiles, seasonal purchases, and even emoji use.

Crystal Lindell

April 28, 2021

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Instacart shares how trends shifted over the last year by revealing data on consumer profiles, seasonal purchases, and even emoji use.

Podcast: Hershey’s Dale Clark on expanding the GCIC, responding to COVID, and eCommerce

Candy Industry Editor Crystal Lindell interviews Clark on the latest episode of ‘Confectionery Conversations.’

Crystal Lindell

April 21, 2021

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Clark discusses Hershey’s Global Consumer Insights Center expansion, the company's new virtual meeting capabilities and which COVID-19 changes will linger after the pandemic is over.

Jelly Belly aims to battle ‘Zoom fatigue’ with sweepstakes

Winner will receive Zoom visit with Mr. Jelly Belly, year supply of candy.

April 12, 2021

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In celebration of National Jelly Bean Day on April 22, Mr. Jelly Belly, the Jelly Belly Candy Co. mascot, will join one lucky company's virtual meeting.

Amazon

Why is Amazon opening in-person stores just as consumers shift to online grocery shopping?

Amazon's expanding grocery store presence also means more distribution centers.

Crystal Lindell

April 12, 2021

Why would any grocery retailer be expanding in-person stores at a time like this? Editor Crystal Lindell has a theory: In short, stores double as distribution points.

Kettle Awards

75th Candy Industry Kettle Awards postponed until May 2022 due to pandemic

The 2020 nominees will be up for the award at the 2022 ceremony.

Crystal Lindell

March 31, 2021

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The 2020 nominees will be up for the Kettle Award at the 2022 ceremony. They include Judy Hilliard McCarthy, Robert A. Nelson, and Mark Schlott.

One year into COVID-19, U.S. consumers projected to spend $21B on Easter

Consumers are expected to drop $3B on candy.

Alyse Thompson

March 31, 2021

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On average, consumers are expected to spend $179.70 on Easter festivities, a record for the 13 years the federation has conducted the survey. That’s up from $175.85 in 2020.

CBD, diversity and COVID-19: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2021 education tracks include array of session topics

Category experts will offer insights on consumer behavior, retail trends, business disruptions.

Crystal Lindell

March 29, 2021

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The 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo will feature educational opportunities that give attendees access to category specialists who will discuss the latest on industry performance, trends and consumer behavior.

World Cocoa Conference pushed to 2022

ICCO cites global restrictions on travel, large gatherings as reason for postponement.

March 22, 2021

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Organizers cited global restrictions on large gatherings and travel as the reason for the postponement.

COVID-19 leaves complicated mark on candy color trends

Consumers still long for bright hues while also seeking out new, clean-label natural colors.

Crystal Lindell

March 17, 2021

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“The pandemic has had various impacts on consumer behavior,” explains Rebeka Davis, account manager, GNT USA. “On the one hand, many people have been indulging more in chocolate and sugar confectionery; on the other, eight in ten worldwide say they plan to adopt healthier eating and drinking habits.”

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NPD Report: Being sad or depressed during pandemic increased snacking

Instacart data on COVID-19 shopping behaviors offers previously unheard of insights

Podcast: Hershey’s Dale Clark on expanding the GCIC, responding to COVID, and eCommerce

Jelly Belly aims to battle ‘Zoom fatigue’ with sweepstakes

Why is Amazon opening in-person stores just as consumers shift to online grocery shopping?

75th Candy Industry Kettle Awards postponed until May 2022 due to pandemic

One year into COVID-19, U.S. consumers projected to spend $21B on Easter

CBD, diversity and COVID-19: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2021 education tracks include array of session topics

World Cocoa Conference pushed to 2022

COVID-19 leaves complicated mark on candy color trends

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