Leading up to October 31, Hershey joined Rubie’s Costumes and The Addams Family movie to create a digital one-stop-shop called Halloween Headquarters. We got the scoop from Brad Santanna, the candy maker’s digital commerce lead.
Led by strong growth in emerging markets and ‘local jewels’, as the company refers to its regional brands, net revenue gained 1% in the third quarter, while cash flow surpassed $1bn.
The confectioner (and now snacking player) upped its full-year outlook by a half percent, with gains from ONE Brands’ bars and a strong start to seasonal sales in the third quarter.
The addition will bring 50 new jobs and technology to Hamilton, just south of downtown Toronto, where the candy and snack manufacturer will churn out an additional 11m candies a day.
From ethical chocolate to glow-in-the-dark wrappers, the industry offers trick-or-treaters a plethora of new options and old standbys to celebrate on October 31.
The confectioner anchored its showcase at the National Association of Confectioners (NACS) show with Trolli Crunchy Crawlers, complemented by innovations for SweeTarts, Laffy Taffy, Now and Later, and Fun Dip.
Brands looking to capitalize on the ‘permissible indulgence’ trend have turned to the candy aisle for inspiration. Catch a glimpse of what we saw at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) annual show in Atlanta, October 1-4.
Premium sweet brand Uncle Joe’s says it is looking at a 10% rise in demand for its Halloween and bonfire night treacle toffee in the run up to this year’s celebrations.
The National Confectioners Association launched Halloween Central, an online hub packed with candy stats and resources to help parents navigate healthy choices with their children.
The tennis star Maria Sharapova teased the lip-shaped gummies at Sweets and Snacks in May, but they officially hit shelves this autumn in stand-up pouches of tangy and sour flavors.
The 105-year-old confectioner revamped its image earlier this year to capitalize on key natural trends, transitioning to recyclable plastic for its iconic licorice jar and joining two sustainability initiatives.
The six-year-old company had landed $35m in funding as recently as 2017, but it said a challenging retail environment led to this financial pitfall. Six of its more than two dozen stores will close immediately.
We spoke with the Chicago-based ingredient company at IBIE 2019 about how its non-digestible, essentially calorie-free ‘rare sugar’ can change the better-for-you and functional side of chocolate and candy.
The UK’s biggest Christmas confectionery brand is also downsizing with the announcement that the assortment collection will be available in seasonal 650g tubs, as opposed to last year’s 720g offering.
With legalization, THC and CBD products will land in previously out-of-reach retail channels – and the opportunities are unprecedented, says IRI and BDS Analytics, a cannabinoid research firm.
The Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons is lobbying for ‘sugar-free schools’ and a recommitment to previously established nutrition standards.
The 48-year-old Spanish confectioner, known for its flavorful gummy candies, doubles down on the American market with new products created alongside the key teen demographic.
A California court has granted a request from Mondelēz Canada to compel Facebook and Google to release information associated with Instagram and Gmail accounts of a company selling THC-infused gummies under the STONEY PATCH brand.
As recently as May, the retailer had promoted further expansion in shopping centers under new private equity partners, but it recently shuttered several stores after failing to pay rent.
Global demand for foods containing hemp or CBD is expanding and levels of innovation in the European region have been ‘dynamic’. However, the future of the market hangs in the balance as regulators consider whether Cannabis sativa L. (industrial hemp)...
With 22k square feet over three floors, the retailer will join legacy luxury brands in the American Dream development currently under construction outside of New York City.
The health department of the second-largest Canadian province sees the move as essential to mitigating risks of accidental ingestion – especially for children.
Mars Wrigley surveyed more than 40k people in six regions around the world to determine best practice for getting candy into the hands of consumers. A focal point: candy is a treat, not a snack.
CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS is a regular Confectionery News podcast and online feature profiling influential people working in the confectionery industry. Our next podcast guest is Sarah Lynn, founder of Sweets in the City.
With 90% of the confectionery buying market and 75% of the snack market attending, the annual expo presents a valuable chance to share insights and ideas, according to the trade association.
The latest product launch from legacy sports nutrition brand MusclePharm is called Protein Candies—little gems of protein-packed chocolate reminiscent of Mars’ M&Ms or Nestlé’s Smarties.
While imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, ripping off a beloved children’s candy brand (SOUR PATCH Kids) in order to sell THC-infused gummies is no laughing matter, says Mondeléz Canada in a trademark infringement lawsuit against edibles...
Paccor has acquired a majority stake in EDV Packaging Solutions, which specializes in food protection packaging against oxygen migration for a longer shelf life.
Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has secured its first major order for the US to supply $64,000 of sweets to Cost Plus World Market, which has 257 speciality/import retail outlets across America.
How can reformulation be implemented technologically? Answers will be provided at Europe’s largest sweets and snack fare when it reconvenes in Cologne in February.
Nestlé has unveiled a new chocolate recipe that replaces refined sugar with cocoa pulp as it begins to explore the possibilities of side-stream utilisation to reduce food waste.
BBC One’s 2017 The Apprentice winner Sarah Lynn launches her brand new Sweets in the City vegan sweets at Waitrose, Holland & Barrett and WHSmith airport stores this summer.
