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Hershey sees increase in home baking, decrease in mint sales amid pandemic

During recent corporate calls, the company outlined how COVID-19 has impacted Hershey

Crystal Lindell

May 27, 2020

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Consumers are baking at home more, but they’re also reaching for fewer mints during the coronavirus pandemic.

Experts offer advice for navigating co-manufacturer, supplier relationships during COVID-19 pandemic

Boston-based Nutter Law Firm offers advice for food and beverage companies dealing with supply chain disruptions during the coronavirus pandemic.

Crystal Lindell

May 18, 2020

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The courts are behind. Everyone is having trouble sourcing ingredients. And the global pandemic is creating huge changes in consumer demand.

What will the world look like once COVID-19 has passed?

From retail business models to shopping behaviors and travel, everything is already different, and more change is coming.

Crystal Lindell

May 13, 2020

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From retail business models to shopping behaviors and travel, everything is already different, and more change is coming.

DC, Hershey launching Super Hero Milk Chocolate bars by sharing them with frontline workers

Chocolate bars featuring Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman will be available to the larger public in July.

Crystal Lindell

May 6, 2020

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DC Comics and Hershey, two iconic brands, are joining forces to create the Super Hero Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar, featuring Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman.

Exclusive data: Confectioners plan to increase spending on healthy ingredients

New research reveals that 60 percent of respondents plant to increase spending on healthy/nutritional ingredients.

Crystal Lindell

May 6, 2020

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Two-thirds of respondents expect an increase in healthy, better-for-you and/or functional ingredient operations in the next 12 months, by a 28 percent increase on average.

Going from chocolates to face shields: Candy industry steps up to make PPE

Confectionery manufacturers and suppliers are making personal protective equipment amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Crystal Lindell

May 1, 2020

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“There were weeks there, we were getting calls from buyers just in tears. It was just a dire situation. As a candy company, the weight of that, it was very humbling. We were supplying something that was saving people’s lives," said Michael Moss, CEO of the Sweet Shop.

Exclusive data reveals confectionery equipment trends

New report details purchasing and equipment trends in the candy manufacturing sector.

Crystal Lindell

April 29, 2020

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One-third of respondents to a recent equipment survey said they plan to add a new production line to their facility in the next 12 months.

Is Amazon the savior or the grim reaper of retail?

More consumers are relying on Amazon as their go-to shopping hub, but is this good or bad for manufacturers’ retail goals?

Crystal Lindell

April 29, 2020

Is Amazon the online shopping hub that will save the candy industry? As people look to avoid going out into the world, is this where manufacturers should be looking to make most of their sales?

Coronavirus

All candy industry events have been canceled due to COVID-19. Now what?

Event planning experts offer insight into the potential dominio effects of all the conferences being canceled, and how organizations can best manage the impact.

Crystal Lindell

April 23, 2020

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The big questions on everyone’s mind are "When will things go back to normal? When will we be walking the show floors again? How much longer will this all last?"

Hershey

Hershey sees modest impact from COVID-19 pandemic, dip in international sales

Chocolate company says consumer shopping behaviors are evolving and the full impact of coronavirus virus remains uncertain.

Crystal Lindell

April 23, 2020

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Overall, Hershey’s first quarter performance was relatively in line with expectations, with a modest impact from COVID-19. However, international sales did fall.

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Articles by Crystal Lindell

Hershey sees increase in home baking, decrease in mint sales amid pandemic

Experts offer advice for navigating co-manufacturer, supplier relationships during COVID-19 pandemic

What will the world look like once COVID-19 has passed?

DC, Hershey launching Super Hero Milk Chocolate bars by sharing them with frontline workers

Exclusive data: Confectioners plan to increase spending on healthy ingredients

Going from chocolates to face shields: Candy industry steps up to make PPE

Exclusive data reveals confectionery equipment trends

Is Amazon the savior or the grim reaper of retail?

All candy industry events have been canceled due to COVID-19. Now what?

Hershey sees modest impact from COVID-19 pandemic, dip in international sales

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