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Editors Crystal Lindell and Alyse Thompson share their insights on the latest industry news, product trends and marketing plans.

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Good Vibes: ISM highlights the demand for cannabis-based confections

New product winners, supplier conversations highlight the industry’s move into cannabis-based confections
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Crystal Lindell
February 6, 2019

Two of the three 2019 New Product winners featured cannabis, including the third place Swiss Cannabis Gum and the second place Hemptastic Hemp Bar.


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Sweethearts

BE MINE?: Sweethearts won’t be available this Valentine’s Day

Former NECCO brand projected to return in 2020.
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Alyse Thompson
January 25, 2019

Fans hoping to say “Be Mine” to Sweethearts Conversation Hearts might experience a little heartbreak this Valentine’s Day.


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The future of candy is actually artificial ... intelligence

How AI will help brands predict product successes, interact with customers and boost sales.
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Crystal Lindell
January 22, 2019
It’s not some crazy futuristic prediction. Artificial intelligence has the potential to have a huge impact on the economy.

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Product variety, transparency can help consumers meet dietary needs

Spoon Guru survey finds three-quarters of respondents unintentionally consume food restricted from their diets.
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Alyse Thompson
January 16, 2019

It’s no secret that consumers seeking food without certain allergens, animal products, pesticide use or GMOs are at a disadvantage when it comes to finding items that meet their needs. Fortunately, product variety and transparency will continue to improve as more manufacturers move into the space and adopt measures to make information available.

 

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White House

How the government shutdown impacts the confectionery industry

From employment records to D.C. shops — the partial government shutdown is hurting candy makers and sellers.
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Crystal Lindell
January 9, 2019

As we slog through the second longest government shutdown in history (so far), it’s becoming increasingly clear that even partially shutting down the government has ripple effects all the way to the candy industry. 


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Looking forward to a sweet 2019

Associate Editor Alyse Thompson outlines what she hopes the new year will bring the confectionery industry.
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Alyse Thompson
January 2, 2019

Here's what Associate Editor Alyse Thompson is looking forward to in the confectionery industry this year.


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Obama mint

Can sharing a mint really bridge the political divide?

Former President George W. Bush shared a mint with Former First Lady Michelle Obama at two different funerals, proving candy can even create common ground.
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Crystal Lindell
December 19, 2018

Can a mint really be enough to break the political ice? Former President George W. Bush and Former First Lady Michelle Obama seem to think so. 


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Specific is better for food product benefit claims

Mintel research reveals decrease in “all natural” claims on Canadian product launches.
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Alyse Thompson
December 12, 2018

Americans aren't the only ones confused about how “natural” can and should apply to food. New research from Mintel shows our neighbors to the north might be struggling with it, too. 


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Are indulgences becoming healthier?

New FONA report highlights how indulgence is evolving for consumers, including a trend toward healthier items.
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Crystal Lindell
December 5, 2018

A new FONA Trend Insights report says healthy indulgence has grown, showing the influence of the health and wellness movement on the ways consumers treat themselves.


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NRF: 2018 holiday spending expected to surpass $717B

Shoppers expected to spend $1,007 on average this season.
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Alyse Thompson
November 27, 2018

Shoppers may dream of a white Christmas, but this holiday season will have retailers seeing green — and lots of it, according to new data from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insight & Analytics.


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