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State of the Candy Industry 2021: Novelty sector navigates licensing, changing consumer trends amid COVID-19

Non-traditional candy categories continue innovation and growth despite a tumultuous year.

Crystal Lindell

July 30, 2021

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Novelty candy was possibly one of the biggest unknowns when it came to how COVID-19 would impact the confectionery industry. But sales data shows how strong the sector is.

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State of the Candy Industry: 2021 brings innovation, evolution, uncertainty for candy sector

Data comparing confectionery category sales to pre-pandemic levels offers glimpse into different sectors.

Crystal Lindell

July 7, 2021

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It’s been over a decade now since Crystal Lindell started working for Candy Industry in December 2010, and in all that time she has never witnessed the kind of massive changes that have happened within the confectionery sector over the last year.

NCA’s State of the Industry Conference to be held virtually

Sweet Insights: State of Treating 2021 set to debut during event.

February 8, 2021

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The State of the Industry Conference is designed to provide focused, actionable ideas to inspire the confectionery industry and delight confectionery shoppers.

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Truffle category innovates despite sagging gift box chocolate sales

Gift box chocolates generated $282M in year ending June 14, IRI reports.

Alyse Thompson

July 21, 2020

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Premium chocolate producers continue to innovate within the truffles, pralines and filled chocolates category while gift box chocolate sales have dipped overall.

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: $2.9B gum category sees declines in light of COVID-19 pandemic

Dollar sales dropped by 8 percent in the year ending June 14, IRI says.

Alyse Thompson

July 13, 2020

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Overall, the chewing gum category continues to see declines in both dollar sales and unit sales, but these drops could be exacerbated by consumers staying home during lockdowns prompted by the coronavirus pandemic.

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: COVID-19 impacts every category

Unprecedented times are offering the industry the chance to innovate and adapt.

Crystal Lindell

July 13, 2020

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There’s no way to write about the State of the Confectionery industry without leading with COVID-19. The global pandemic hit the U.S. in early 2020, and it’s had a massive impact on the country and the global economy.

The state of the global candy industry in 2019

Candy Industry Magazine examines trends, sales data for confectionery categories.

Crystal Lindell

Alyse Thompson

June 10, 2019

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An in-depth look at the trends shaping various confectionery categories, from chocolate bars to gummies and novelty.

2018 State of the Industry: Opportunities abound in confectionery market driven by snacking, treating

Global confectionery markets continue to grow.

Bernie Pacyniak

July 24, 2018

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In case you haven't noticed, there's a snacking revolution going on.

Bazooka Candy Brands’ Jacobs honored with NCA’s Advocate award

Confectionery Leadership awards go to Wawa’s Krisanne Flamini and SpartanNash’s Barry Phillips.

Bernie Pacyniak

March 7, 2018

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During the National Confectioners Association (NCA)’s State of the Industry conference held in Miami Beach earlier this week, several industry leaders were honored. Yesterday, Tony Jacobs, president of Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of New York City-based Topps, received the Advocate of the Year award. On Monday, Krisanne Flamini, category manager for Wawa, Inc., and Barry Phillips, category manager for SpartanNash, were recipients of the NCA’s 2018 Confectionery Leadership Award.

‘Feelin’ good about the future

Latest analysis of opportunities in the global confectionery sector paints a rosy picture.

Bernie Pacyniak

June 28, 2017

Sometimes things just fall right into your lap. Here I was, mulling what I was going to pen for today’s column, when I get this email. Nowadays, of course, emails dictate the direction of our minutes and hours more often than not.

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Seasonal Candy Trends in a Post-Pandemic World

Seasonal candy continues to drive innovation and growth in the industry, and candymakers are tapping into that potentially more than ever before. While the focus on traditional fall and winter holidays remains strong, candy companies are creating more products for non-traditional celebrations during other times of the years, and they are marketing them in exciting new ways to reach consumers both in-store and online.

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Items Tagged with 'State of the Industry'

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State of the Candy Industry 2021: Novelty sector navigates licensing, changing consumer trends amid COVID-19

State of the Candy Industry: 2021 brings innovation, evolution, uncertainty for candy sector

NCA’s State of the Industry Conference to be held virtually

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Truffle category innovates despite sagging gift box chocolate sales

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: $2.9B gum category sees declines in light of COVID-19 pandemic

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: COVID-19 impacts every category

The state of the global candy industry in 2019

2018 State of the Industry: Opportunities abound in confectionery market driven by snacking, treating

Bazooka Candy Brands’ Jacobs honored with NCA’s Advocate award

‘Feelin’ good about the future

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2021 Candy State of the Industry

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