New initiatives by Hershey to create positive social impact, protecting communities and planet. The Hershey Co. announced from Kakum National Park in Southern Ghana a package of environmental initiatives and commitments, including establishing a new comprehensive environmental policy, signing the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and joining the Science Based Targets initiative. In addition, Hershey…
Retro Gum Brands
Gerrit J. Verburg Co. inspires consumers to “taste the memories” with the reintroduction of retro gum brands Black Jack, Clove and Beemans chewing gum. Black Jack Chewing Gum holds the distinction of being the first flavored gum in America and the first gum sold in sticks, introduced in 1884 as Adams’ Black Jack, according to…
Valentine’s Day LTOs
Hershey’s is introducing a new Valentine’s Day limited-time-only (LTO) item in the c-store channel: Reese’s stuffed with Reese’s Pieces Hearts. Reese’s has done it again, they stuffed the seasonal hearts with Reese’s Pieces candy. The seasonal hearts with Reese’s Pieces candy are available in five-ounce (SRP $3.99), King Size 2.2-ounce (SRP $1.29) and six-pack packaging…
22nd Annual Sweets & Snacks Expo to Kick Off May 21
Registration is open for the Sweets & Snacks Expo, which is set to draw more than 18,000 attendees and 800 exhibitors to Chicago’s McCormick Place this spring. The 22nd annual Sweets & Snacks Expo, hosted by the National Confectioners Association, is set to kick off this May in Chicago. The Sweets & Snacks Expo is…
New Twist on Old Favorite
Mars Wrigley Confectionery’s SNICKERS brand introduced new Creamy SNICKERS bars in December 2018. The new Creamy SNICKERS features everything fans love about SNICKERS ―caramel and a milk chocolate coating―but now filled with creamy fresh-ground nut butters. Creamy Snickers varieties include Almond Butter, Peanut Butter and Maple Almond Butter. For More Information From Mars Wrigley Confectionery…
New Candy Mix
Trolli, a Top 10 Non-Chocolate brand and the original inventors of the Gummi Worm, are launching Sour Brite All-Star Mix in 2019, which includes the most original shapes in a single bag with five of the greatest All-Star Sour Brite shapes: Crawlers, Sloths, Octopuses, Llamas and Tiny Hands. Three of these shapes drove 40% of…
Gum Sales Hit $4 Billion
Customers increasingly reach for better-for-you sugar-free gum. Gum manufacturers are appealing to customer with fun flavors, sugar-free options and potential dental benefits. Market research firm Packaged Facts estimates that chewing gum sales comprise 11% of the total U.S. retail candy market, which also includes chocolate and non-chocolate (i.e., sugar) candy products. The findings were recently…
Sensory Taste Experience
M&M’S is launching its new M&M’S Bars in five flavors, each consisting of smooth milk chocolate and M&M’S Minis throughout a molded tablet bar format. The combination delivers a distinctive multi-textural sensory taste experience and became available nationwide in December 2018. Chocolate lovers should try all five varieties: Peanut (3.9-ounce), Milk Chocolate (four-ounce), Crispy (3.8-ounce),…
Hershey Reveals 2019 Snack Trends, Insights
Key insights into how and why consumers snack is shaping Hershey’s innovations in products, packaging, services and more. The Hershey Co. has introduced “Experience and Convenience in a Shopper’s World,” a year-end review of the biggest snack retail trends and insights. The piece also looks at seven key trends that will impact brick-and-mortar and digital…
NCA Launches ‘Winter Holidays Central’ Digital Hub
NCA shares ‘festive facts’ about consumer candy habits around the holidays. The National Confectioners Association (NCA) is introducing the brand new Winter Holidays Central digital hub to share fun facts and resources for consumers seeking to manage their sugar intake, and learn how wintertime treats can play a unique role in holiday traditions. “From hanging…