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Parents plan to have safe, fun Halloween amid COVID-19 pandemic, polls find

Data from NCA, Morning Consult, The Harris Poll highlights interest in Halloween celebrations.

August 7, 2020

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Americans are looking forward to Halloween to add some normalcy and joy to what has been a serious and uncertain time.

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How Hershey is preparing for Halloween amid COVID-19

Company is leaning into earlier start to the season and geographic differences

Crystal Lindell

August 5, 2020

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Halloween is very likely to be impacted by a world still grappling with COVID-19 — but Hershey is optimistic about the upcoming holiday.

Extra’s newest ad highlights how 2020 has changed relationships

Spot features two sisters, and it’s meant to encourage new usage occasions.

Crystal Lindell

August 3, 2020

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The spot features two sisters — one who’s always on her phone and the other, Lena, who’s trying to get her attention.

HI-CHEW, The Doughnut Project launch limited-edition doughnut inspired by watermelon chews

Doughnut will be available from July 30-Aug. 2.

July 29, 2020

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HI-CHEW and The Doughnut Project have teamed up to celebrate America's favorite summer fruit (and HI-CHEW fan-favorite flavor) with the creation of the Watermelon Sugar HI-(CHEW) doughnut.

Tesla designer helps create new chocolate chip shape for Dandelion Chocolate

Featuring pointed edges and smooth sides, the new chocolate chip design creates a different mouthfeel.

Crystal Lindell

July 27, 2020

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“The edges of a Dandelion Chocolate chip taper to thin-as-we-could-make-’em without compromising structure,” said Remy Labesque, an industrial designer who's day job is at Tesla.

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2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: Better-for-you, sugar-free entice consumers amid COVID-19

Shoppers are looking to healthy options as they are constantly forced to focus on health throughout the day.

Crystal Lindell

July 23, 2020

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Health is on everyone’s mind these days. And many consumers have channeled their focus on health into their food choices.

Confectionery products should help consumers maximize personal relationships

Nearly 60 percent of consumers are worried about COVID-19’s impact on loved ones, FMCG Gurus finds.

Will Cowling

July 22, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic has passed its peak in many countries and consumers embrace the concept of the “new normal,” they are re-evaluating what is important to them in life.

Trolli brand launches Crunchy Crawlers candy-coated gummy worms

Crunchy Crawlers won Best in Show at 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo.

July 21, 2020

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Trolli Crunchy Crawlers are a dual-textural spin on Trolli's classic sour gummy worms that deliver a thin, crunchy shell and a chewy, fruity center.

All Pink Starburst packs are here to stay

Brand also launching All Pink Self-Care Kits.

July 21, 2020

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The Starburst brand is making its All Pink pack a permanent everyday item nationwide after only offering it during the summer months for the last three years.

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.

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HI-CHEW, The Doughnut Project launch limited-edition doughnut inspired by watermelon chews

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