Candy and Snack Trends

Overviews of specific confectionery categories.

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Starburst to offer All Pink self-care calendars

Calendars encourage fans to embrace self-love through 30 days of challenges.

September 22, 2021

Mars Wrigley’s Starburst brand is releasing limited-edition All Pink #DoYou Challenge calendars that focus on embracing self-love through activities that engage the mind, body and soul.

Sweegen introduces low-calorie chocolate in China

TeChoco brand available in 2,000 retail stores.

September 20, 2021

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As TeChoco sales continue, the products hold promise for other Asia-Pacific countries, including Singapore and Malaysia.

Mars Wrigley favorite candy in each state

Halloween 2021

What’s your state’s favorite Mars Wrigley Halloween candy?

Candy company partners with Shipt on list revealing each state’s favorite Mars Wrigley Halloween candy.

Crystal Lindell

September 15, 2021

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Mars Wrigley, in partnership with Shipt, has released a list of every state’s favorite Mars Wrigley Halloween candy.

Frankford Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Bomb

Frankford Candy introduces Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Bomb

Milk chocolate outer shell contains vanilla marshmallows.

September 14, 2021

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Frankford Candy is welcoming autumn with the launch of the Frankford Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Bomb, rolling out nationwide this month and available while supplies last.

Healthier gummies drive sector growth and consumer excitement

New launches from major players and smaller start-ups target health-conscious consumers.

Crystal Lindell

September 13, 2021

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As millennials long for the sweets of their youth, while grappling with being more health conscious as they get older, they have propelled product development in this space. And now, as Gen Z grows up and gains more buying power, they're doing the same.

Snickers to reward fans for ‘rookie mistakes’ this NFL Season

Mars Wrigley program gives fans the chance to win tickets to Super Bowl LVI & more.

Crystal Lindell

September 8, 2021

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Mars Wrigley program gives fans the chance to win tickets to Super Bowl LVI & more.

Butterfinger offers fans a chance to win $25,000 as part of Halloween promotion

‘Turn Yourself In’ sweepstakes ask fans to admit their guilt of swiping Butterfingers from loved ones.

Crystal Lindell

September 8, 2021

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Butterfinger’s Halloween promotion encourages fans to be a little devious, as long as they confess.

Lindell column: New Fona report on millennials highlights the generation’s tumultuous adulthood

Editor Crystal Lindell reflects on seeing the events that shaped her life broken down into statistics and trend predictions.

Crystal Lindell

September 8, 2021

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Editor Crystal Lindell reflects on seeing the events that shaped her life broken down into statistics and trend predictions.

Nerds Candy aligns with Dungeons & Dragons for epic collab

Nerds Gummy Clusters launches limited-edition packaging unlocking an immersive D&D collaboration.

September 1, 2021

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Roll for initiative… because Nerds is officially unleashing an epic collab with the most recognizable fantasy touchstone in the gaming world: Dungeons & Dragons.

NCA reveals America’s favorite kinds of Halloween candy

Survey also reveals how people like to eat candy corn

Crystal Lindell

September 1, 2021

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It’s September 1, which only means one thing — it’s officially socially acceptable to be excited about Halloween!

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Starburst to offer All Pink self-care calendars

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