Candy, Gum & Mints

Introduces ‘Path to Purchase’ approach. C-store shoppers today are looking for a holistic shopping experience and especially in c-stores, gum and confections categories consistently contribute...

The Shared Goodness Promise ties the company’s business success to initiatives that positively impact people, communities and the environment. The Hershey Company has released its...

Innovative flavors, formats and packaging have increased trial and impulse sales for the c-store gum and mint category. From new flavors to different formats, unique...

A top indulgent impulse purchase from the candy category, chocolate continues to sweeten basket sales for c-stores. By Anne Baye Ericksen, Contributing Editor The first quarter...

Ferrero is poised for continued growth in the U.S. market. The Ferrero Group and its affiliated companies (Ferrero), a global confectionary group, completed its previously...

Once a confectionery stalwart, is gum now out of favor? While Mintel’s September 2015 “Gum, Mints and Breath Fresheners Executive Study” noted that breath-freshening...

One thing is apparent in the chocolate category: people still like to snack. Mintel, in its 2016 Chocolate Confectionery study, showed $17 million in...

Chocolate candy has remained a relative uncomplicated c-store offering, with the same appeal that keeps customers coming back for more. By David Bennett, Senior Editor Most...

Changes in consumer demands around sweets pose challenges to the category, but innovation helps lead the way. Valentine’s Day means big chocolate sales for retailers...

The Hershey Co. is introducing new Jolly Rancher treats. Currently available is new Jolly Rancher Sour Surge Candy (pictured), which delivers an entirely new sour experience by bringing together the core four bold fruit flavors (Cherry, Green Apple, Watermelon and Blue Raspberry) in a hard candy with a sour powdered center. The product comes in […]