Bits & Pieces | Candy Industry

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.

November 24, 2020

Featuring three renowned Kid’s UGG styles, the shoes are inspired by three iconic candies: Hershey's Kisses, Reese's, and Twizzlers.

ADM’s 2021 Top 5 food trends were shaped by COVID-19

Ingredient company predicts a year of innovation, marked by significant breakthroughs in nutrition.

Crystal Lindell

November 18, 2020

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ADM’s 2021 food trends were strongly influenced by behavioral and societal changes that have emerged since the beginning of the pandemic, the company said.

This year, skip the family gatherings — send candy instead

Unfortunately, COVID-19 cases are still surging across the U.S., making family parties risky. But a vaccine is close, and candy can get us through the final stretch.

Crystal Lindell

November 18, 2020

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Please don’t celebrate Thanksgiving with anyone who doesn’t live with you. Send candy instead.

Crunch Bar launches new ad campaign featuring ‘CRUNCHing’

Tongue-in-cheek campaign lets consumers be in on the joke.

November 16, 2020

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Humorous video spots feature fictitious testimonials about the results of CRUNCHing.

Latest IRI data offers insight into how COVID-19 is impacting candy sales

While gum, mints, and gift box chocolate dollar sales are down, chocolate candy, non-chocolate candy and sugar-free chocolate all increased.

Crystal Lindell

October 26, 2020

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The data makes it clear that the coronavirus has indeed left its mark on the sector.

Suzy research shows 6 ways brands can help consumers celebrate Halloween

While the COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty around the holiday, consumers are looking for creative ways to still celebrate.

Crystal Lindell

October 12, 2020

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Zoom parties, candy and scary movies are all on the agenda for Halloween this year.

Candy Industry’s Ghana series receives Honorable Mention in 2020 Eddie Awards

Three-part series detailed Editor Crystal Lindell’s trip to Barry Callebaut’s cocoa fields in Ghana.

October 7, 2020

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The winning three-part series detailed Editor Crystal Lindell’s trip to Barry Callebaut’s cocoa fields in Ghana.

How TikTok helped this lollipop maker get too many orders

Eryn Smith, owner and maker of Oh My Lolly, talks about using the platform for a brand, and why other candy companies should, too.

Crystal Lindell

September 30, 2020

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Eryn Smith, owner and maker of Oh My Lolly in Fort Worth, Texas, recently went so viral on TikTok that she had to halt new orders until she can catch up.

Halloween 2020

An inside look at how Mars Wrigley is working to save Halloween

Tim LeBel, chief Halloween officer, talks Mars Wrigley’s new virtual trick-or-treating app, retail strategies and how it plans to navigate winter holidays.

Crystal Lindell

September 16, 2020

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“While we know the holiday might look different — whether trick-or-treating happens or not, we want to be there for our consumers,” said Tim LeBel, chief Halloween officer and president of sales, Mars Wrigley U.S.

Black Dinah Chocolatiers reveals new name as Ragged Coast Chocolates

While the Maine-based confectioner was originally named after a local mountain, ‘Black Dinah’ can also refer to a generic term for Black female slaves.

Crystal Lindell

September 14, 2020

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“We believe that Ragged Coast Chocolates pays homage to our hardy island roots," said company co-owner Kate Shaffer.