COVID, new products, and the LID: The most interesting insights from Hershey’s recent earnings call

Hershey’s Michele Buck and Steve Voskuil addressed a wide range of topics, offering a candid look at how the company is doing.

Crystal Lindell

February 16, 2021

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How were Hershey’s seasonal candy sales? What’s going on with the company’s expansion into the snacking category? Why are they releasing a revamped sugar-free candy line?

Hershey launches Ice Breakers glitter gum

Limited-time-only product available April 15.

Alyse Thompson

April 5, 2018

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The Hershey Co. has introduced a first-of-its-kind glitter gum under its Ice Breakers brand.

Ice Breakers, Orbit Gum available via Amazon Dash, so what’s next for candy?

New one-click reordering service targets millennials — will everyone else get on board?

Crystal Lindell

September 2, 2015

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The future is here people, and it is sweet — or at least minty fresh.

Gum & Mint Trends: Getting Gums Going Again

Gum and mint sales decline, category needs innovation.

Crystal Lindell

June 12, 2014

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The gum and mints market is hard up for innovation, and people just don’t seem to be that excited when companies come up with yet one more name for “mint.”

2021 Candy State of the Industry

On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

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COVID, new products, and the LID: The most interesting insights from Hershey’s recent earnings call

Hershey launches Ice Breakers glitter gum

Ice Breakers, Orbit Gum available via Amazon Dash, so what’s next for candy?

Gum & Mint Trends: Getting Gums Going Again

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