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USDA modifies sugar guidelines — but only for children under 2

The recommendations continue to highlight the need for moderation
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
January 13, 2021
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The USDA recently released new 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. For the candy industry, the parts that stand out relate to added sugars.
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Alter Eco Blackout bars

Alter Eco introduces two super-dark chocolate bars

Additions to company’s Blackout line include Total Blackout, Raspberry Blackout.
January 13, 2021
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With high cacao percentages and few ingredients, these chocolate bars are ideal for anyone seeking clean, ethically-made dark chocolate.


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KIND launches initiatives to address racial inequality

Company also introduces Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Nut bar.
January 13, 2021
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KIND Healthy Snacks (KIND) is making additional efforts to help address the inequality and inequity facing Black, Indigenous, People of Color communities across areas of racial justice, education, food and health, and representation.


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stock chocolate bar

Healthy indulgences offer consumers ‘guilt-free’ comfort

Research from GlobalData shows consumers respond to COVID-19 pandemic in different ways.
January 11, 2021
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Food brands need to cater to different consumer needs, and guilt-free indulgences and health/ethical credentials may just be the way forward, says research firm GlobalData.


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FONA reveals flavor trends for 2021

Flavor firm divides trends into four categories: Novel, Up & Coming, Mainstream and Everyday.
January 5, 2021
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Developed with FONA’s Flavor Radar, a flavor mapping methodology, the company's Flavor Watch List classifies flavors from novel ideas to everyday pantry staples.


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COVID recap

A look back at how the candy industry coped with COVID-19 in 2020

Event cancelations, economic impacts, and the general uncertainty of the last year left its mark on candy companies all over the world.
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
December 23, 2020
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While we are still nowhere near the end of the pandemic, we've closed out 2020. So it seems important to take a moment and look back at everything that’s happened.
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holiday candy map 2020

What’s your state’s top holiday candy?

Peppermint bark reigns supreme as the No. 1 in 11 states.
December 23, 2020
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Perennial holiday favorites such as candy canes, chocolate Santas, Hershey Kisses and reindeer corn continue to represent, each earning the top spot in five states.


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FMCG Gurus 2021 trends

FMCG Gurus predicts top food and beverage trends for 2021

Concerns over health, sustainability to continue to impact consumer behavior.
Will Cowling
December 7, 2020
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FMCG Gurus introduces its Top Ten Trends for 2021, highlighting the key needs and wants of consumers over the next 12 months and what brands can do to capitalize on them.


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Pack Expo connects

COVID-19 brings eCommerce packaging, remote repairs, virtual events to packaging sector

PMMI’s Pack Expo Connects virtual conference highlights the impact the pandemic has had on the packaging industry.
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
November 24, 2020
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“Traditionally the drivers for consumers have been a lot of innovation, a lot of health and wellness, and sustainability. These days the drivers are basically availability and convenience,” said Jorge Izquierdo, v.p. of market development for PMMI. “You buy what you can find. And you try to go to one single super market.”
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UGG Hershey

Hershey teams up with UGG to create sweet new shoe collection

New Kids collection features styles inspired by Twizzlers, Reese's and Hershey's Kisses.
Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell
November 24, 2020
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Featuring three renowned Kid’s UGG styles, the shoes are inspired by three iconic candies: Hershey's Kisses, Reese's, and Twizzlers.
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