Gum sales began to rebound earlier this summer as mask mandates and other restrictions were lifted. Gum manufacturers hope this, along with product innovation, will draw consumers back to the category.

Given the need for both comfort and health, the trends appearing across the candy industry may or may not have legs. RangeMe's Brandon Leong talks trends the online sourcing platform sees sticking around longer than an everlasting gobstopper.

Renewed focus on accessible gifting, along with consumers turning to chocolate to lift their spirits and cheer up loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic, has buoyed the truffles, pralines, filled chocolates category.