TOP PERFORMERS Wrigley Cadbury Adams Hershey’s HONORABLE MENTIONS Farley & Sathers Just Born Perfetti Van Melle According to the 2009 NACS State of the Industry report (SOI), the confections category in a typical convenience store contributes $44,820 to sales and $21,336 in gross margin dollars, for an average gross margin of 47.6%. Top performers in…
Surprising Splash
Cadbury Adams LLC introduces the first center-filled pellet gum, Trident Splash.This new gum innovation is available in two surprising flavor combinations, Peppermint with Vanilla and Strawberry with Lime. These delicious center-filled pellets provide a burst of sweet and refreshing flavors with every chew. New Trident Splash is sugar-free and not only tastes great, but…
Fresh-Brushed Feeling
The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. continues to grow the successful Orbit franchise with the debut of Orbit Mint Mojito and Orbit Raspberry Mint, the 10th and 11th flavors of the No. 1 selling gum brand in the U.S. The new introductions coincide with the growing popularity of both lime and berry flavors enteringnew product categories.…