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After a sour year, 2021’s National Candy Month is uniquely sweet

After a long, difficult year, the confectionery industry has a lot to be thankful for.

Crystal Lindell

June 2, 2021

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June is National Candy Month, so allow us to make a proposal: This year, go all out.

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PODCAST: CandyRific’s Clark Taylor shares insights into candy licensing agreements

Candy Industry Editor Crystal Lindell talks with Taylor about navigating licensing during the pandemic, predicting trends, and the Hilco acquisition in latest Confectionery Conversations Podcast episode.

Crystal Lindell

May 27, 2021

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Candy Industry Editor Crystal Lindell talks with Taylor about navigating licensing during the pandemic, predicting trends, and the Hilco acquisition in latest Confectionery Conversations episode, available as a podcast and transcript.

Will consumers’ new weight loss goals really mean eating less sugar?

FMCG Gurus research shows more people are conscious of their weight post-pandemic, but taste and enjoyment continue to be their priority.

Will Cowling

May 24, 2021

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FMCG Gurus research shows more people are conscious of their weight post-pandemic, but taste and enjoyment continue to be the priority for consumers.

Lindell column: Conferences should continue virtual event access after COVID-19

As events move in-person, Editor Crystal Lindell asks organizers to keep virtual offerings for participants.

Crystal Lindell

May 12, 2021

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"To be clear, I’m not asking that we hold events with only virtual options — I’m just asking that we don’t hold any with only in-person options," Lindell writes.

NPD Report: Being sad or depressed during pandemic increased snacking

Other emotions caused consumers to snack less, like happiness, tiredness or just feeling neutral.

Crystal Lindell

May 2, 2021

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The relationship between mood and eating played out big time during the pandemic, especially when it comes to snacking and treating ourselves.

Instacart data on COVID-19 shopping behaviors offers previously unheard of insights

Instacart shares how trends shifted over the last year by revealing data on consumer profiles, seasonal purchases, and even emoji use.

Crystal Lindell

April 28, 2021

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Instacart shares how trends shifted over the last year by revealing data on consumer profiles, seasonal purchases, and even emoji use.

Podcast: Hershey’s Dale Clark on expanding the GCIC, responding to COVID, and eCommerce

Candy Industry Editor Crystal Lindell interviews Clark on the latest episode of ‘Confectionery Conversations.’

Crystal Lindell

April 21, 2021

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Clark discusses Hershey’s Global Consumer Insights Center expansion, the company's new virtual meeting capabilities and which COVID-19 changes will linger after the pandemic is over.

Jelly Belly aims to battle ‘Zoom fatigue’ with sweepstakes

Winner will receive Zoom visit with Mr. Jelly Belly, year supply of candy.

April 12, 2021

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In celebration of National Jelly Bean Day on April 22, Mr. Jelly Belly, the Jelly Belly Candy Co. mascot, will join one lucky company's virtual meeting.

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Why is Amazon opening in-person stores just as consumers shift to online grocery shopping?

Amazon's expanding grocery store presence also means more distribution centers.

Crystal Lindell

April 12, 2021

Why would any grocery retailer be expanding in-person stores at a time like this? Editor Crystal Lindell has a theory: In short, stores double as distribution points.

Kettle Awards

75th Candy Industry Kettle Awards postponed until May 2022 due to pandemic

The 2020 nominees will be up for the award at the 2022 ceremony.

Crystal Lindell

March 31, 2021

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The 2020 nominees will be up for the Kettle Award at the 2022 ceremony. They include Judy Hilliard McCarthy, Robert A. Nelson, and Mark Schlott.

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ARTICLES

After a sour year, 2021’s National Candy Month is uniquely sweet

PODCAST: CandyRific’s Clark Taylor shares insights into candy licensing agreements

Will consumers’ new weight loss goals really mean eating less sugar?

Lindell column: Conferences should continue virtual event access after COVID-19

NPD Report: Being sad or depressed during pandemic increased snacking

Instacart data on COVID-19 shopping behaviors offers previously unheard of insights

Podcast: Hershey’s Dale Clark on expanding the GCIC, responding to COVID, and eCommerce

Jelly Belly aims to battle ‘Zoom fatigue’ with sweepstakes

Why is Amazon opening in-person stores just as consumers shift to online grocery shopping?

75th Candy Industry Kettle Awards postponed until May 2022 due to pandemic

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