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Overviews of specific confectionery categories.

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SmartSweets launches low-sugar Sweet Chews

Sweet Chews join gummy bears, peach rings and gummy fish.

April 7, 2020

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Developed without the use of added sugars, sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners, each 1.6-oz. bag of Sweet Chews contains 10 grams of fiber and 3 grams of sugar.

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Hershey expresses concern over impact of COVID-19

In a public stock filing, Hershey said it's working to navigate a number of issues related to the pandemic.

Crystal Lindell

April 1, 2020

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Hershey said it’s expecting to face a number of challenges as a result of the current COVID-19 global pandemic, including a reduced demand for products, reduced availability of its products, and issues with the supply chain, among other things.

How do Canadian consumers snack?

FMCG Gurus offers insights into Canadian consumers’ snacking habits.

Will Cowling

March 18, 2020

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The modern consumer lives a busy lifestyle, cramming in multiple activities into a day. This has led to more consumers choosing to snack since they do not have enough time for traditional meals.

Coronavirus

Sweets and Snacks to proceed amid COVID-19, but NCA offers badge fee refunds

John Downs says they remain hopeful about holding the event, but they are also trying to provide flexibility for attendees due to coronavirus.

Crystal Lindell

March 17, 2020

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The Sweets and Snacks Expo is still proceeding as planned. However, the NCA is now offering a full refund on badge fees for anyone whose plans change as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.

Using cannabis to elevate chocolate

Chocolate and cannabis are natural companions, and the category holds much promise for delivering elevated consumer experiences.

Alyse Thompson

March 9, 2020

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While their chemical components make chocolate and cannabinoids compatible, producers of cannabis-infused chocolate also say the medium allows for elevating the cannabis consumption experience and serves as an access point for discerning cannabis consumers.

How food brands can use nostalgia to their advantage

More than 70 percent of U.S. consumers enjoy things from their childhoods.

Alyse Thompson

March 4, 2020

Playing on consumers’ memories and emotional connections to nostalgic flavors and products can spell success for food manufacturers, according to a new report from FONA International.

Morinaga America kicks HI-CHEW brand into high gear

With eyes toward the future, the company celebrates 12 years of growth in the U.S. confectionery market.

Alyse Thompson

March 2, 2020

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Over the last decade, Morinaga America has strived to carve out a place in the U.S. confectionery market for its fruity, chewy HI-CHEW brand. But where exactly it fits within the market is not easy to describe.

Confectionery Packaging

Finding the sweet spot for pouch packaging

Convenience, sustainability fueled innovation in flexible packaging

Maria Ferrante

February 26, 2020

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Changing lifestyles, along with increased consumer travel, has created a need for convenient packaging solutions.

Meiji America, American Licorice, Bazooka win 2020 Kids Choice Awards

Judging held during ECRM Christmas & Halloween Candy Planning session.

Alyse Thompson

February 26, 2020

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ECRM hosted its annual Candy Planning: Christmas & Halloween program Feb. 16-19 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

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PMCA conference to cover cannabis, blockchain, sugar reduction and more

Full PMCA program for its 74th Annual Production Conference includes new events, live demos and networking opportunities

Crystal Lindell

February 20, 2020

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Conference will be held in Lancaster, PA., from Monday, April 20 through Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

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SmartSweets launches low-sugar Sweet Chews

Hershey expresses concern over impact of COVID-19

How do Canadian consumers snack?

Sweets and Snacks to proceed amid COVID-19, but NCA offers badge fee refunds

Using cannabis to elevate chocolate

How food brands can use nostalgia to their advantage

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