Tag: Candy
Galentine’s Day + Valentine’s Day: Lucrative Opportunities for F&B
So-called “Galentine’s Day” has evolved into a lucrative dining phenomenon as group reservations surge and Gen Z fuels a rise in double dates – which offers foodservice operators a prime opportunity to capitalize on this nontraditional celebration.
FI Fast Break audio news: Nov. 13, 2024
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on Tyson Foods’ optimism for 2025, and Amazon’s newest delivery innovation.
News Roundup (October 25, 2024): Why Are So Many Restaurants Going Bankrupt?
FI Fast Break audio news: Oct. 23, 2024
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on the soaring price of cocoa ahead of Halloween.
How Freeze-Dried Candy Moved From Cosmos to Confectionery
Once reserved for astronauts and the military, freeze-dried candy is now a growing trend in the confectionery market. By leveraging advanced freeze-drying technology, one company creates highly textured candies that have earned it a devoted following.
Sugar Rush: Consumers Kick Off Halloween Shopping Earlier Than Ever
Halloween spending is expected to hit $11.6 billion this year, with nearly half of shoppers starting early to embrace the season. Confectionery sales are anticipated to grow by 3-5%.
Freeze Frame: Viral Frozen Grape Trend Illustrates Power of TikTok
The frozen grape food hack has been popular for three years now – and there’s still time for food businesses to take advantage.
The Sweet Spot: Why Brazzein Could Forever Alter Snacks
The newly FDA-approved sweet protein brazzein could offer a sweet solution to the world’s growing sugar problem. In fact, Oobli is banking on it.
Breaking the Ice: The Chill, Crunch, and Pleasure of Freeze-Dried Candy
When scanning a candy store in 2024, customers will notice a developing trend: freeze-dried products, apparently, are the coolest. Candies like Skittles and Jolly Ranchers can now be found in freeze-dried variations.
Candy Crush: Confectionery Producing Record Sales
“Consumers seek out chocolate and candy to help enhance holiday seasons, family celebrations, and those important ‘treat yourself’ moments,” said John Downs, president and CEO of the National Confectioners Association, in a statement.
FI Fast Break audio news: March 13, 2024
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on HelloFresh’s market meltdown, an uptick in consumer spending, and more.
Rated C for Candy – AMC Theatres Launches Private-Label Brand
The current line of Cinema Sweets launched in December and sales have been brisk. “We’re quite pleased,” he said, brandishing an R2-D2 popcorn holder from a Star Wars release years ago, “and it’s definitely been a good launch for us across more than 550 domestic theaters.”
Halloween ’23 Update: Expect Tons of Taylor Swift Costumes, Demands for Chocolate
Brace yourself for a sea of Swifties, Barbies, Spider-Men…and many requests for peanut butter cups. According to new research from Acosta Group, Halloween 2023 appears likely to feature tons of Taylor Swift costumes and bulk …
Candy & Confections Are Killin’ It in 2023
What if candy were associated more with a lifestyle and not with high-sugar, indulgence-driven snacking? That’s how the Swedes do it. In the 1970s, a Swedish dentist created a campaign suggesting children only eat candy …
The Scary Truth: Inflation Impacting Halloween Plans
This fall, candy manufacturers are faced with a frightening reality: many shoppers are planning to ease back on Halloween-related purchases. A new Halloween Spending Trends report revealed 73% of Americans said their shopping for the …
Top Candy Innovations of 2023
This is fastly becoming the year of functional confectionery and “super sour” candy. Manufacturers are taking note in an era in which consumers are receptive to brief indulgences.
Treat Yourself: 2023 is the Year of Record-setting Candy Consumption
Even amid inflation, candy consumption is occurring at a record-setting pace. Confectionery shoppers are looking for deals, but they remain committed to their candy consumption. According to the National Confectioners Association’s recently released 2023 State …
Basket Case: Consumers’ Top 10 Easter Candies
Easter is right around the corner on April 9, and with that comes baskets and egg hunts filled with oodles of candy. Roughly 85% of consumers plan to celebrate Easter this year, and 50% of …
Mondelēz Report: Consumers Prioritizing Snacking
Mondelēz’s latest State of Snacking report reveals that a majority of consumers continue to prioritize snacking, even amid rising prices.
Sugar Reduction Trend Sweetening Candy Sales
The sugar reduction trend is growing in candy and confectionary, boosted by broader product assortments and new innovations. A recent IRI report on sugar-free chocolate and candy explores this market and highlights opportunities for continued …
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 1, 2022
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the increasing candy bar shortage ahead of the Halloween season.
Lawsuit Puts Artificial Coloring in the Spotlight
A recent class-action lawsuit calls Skittles “unfit for human consumption” due to their use of titanium dioxide.
Halloween Havoc: Why Kit Kats Could Be Hard to Find This Fall
Hershey is in store for a Halloween nightmare of sorts, saying it won’t be able to meet consumer demand this October.
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Case Study: How Stuckey’s Revived its Company Brand
Stuckey’s CEO Stephanie Stuckey has learned a lot about social media over the last three years, like the importance of telling compelling and sometimes personal stories.
Can Indulgent Treats Improve Health and Wellness?
The pandemic era strengthened food and beverage trends like health, wellness and nostalgic indulgence. While contradictory at first glance, these behaviors are finding alignment as consumers redefine what constitutes “healthy” behavior. Health and wellness are …
Analysis: What’s Influencing Increased Candy Sales this Year
It appears many consumers have a sweet tooth ahead of Halloween 2021. The pre-Halloween candy buying period is drawing more consumers this year than ever before, according to Numerator’s Candy Tracker. Omnichannel seasonal candy sales …
Report: Vegan Chocolate Increasingly Popular
The global chocolate confectionery market is anticipated to reach $154.5 billion (USD) by 2025. Its growth has been aided by the pandemic, during which consumers have often turned to comforting, indulgent foods, like milk chocolate …
The Newest Plant-Based Innovation: A Vegan KitKat
Next Valentine’s Day, plant-based consumers will have even more chocolate options, thanks to Nestle’s latest development: a vegan KitKat. NESTLE TAKES PLANT-BASED CHOCOLATE MAINSTREAM A plant-based candy bar, called KitKat V, will be Nestle’s first …
Shifting Retail Trends Hurting Chocolatiers Despite Strong Chocolate Market
To no one’s surprise, the consumption of chocolate and other comfort food is on the rise as consumers lean more on guilty pleasures to cope with pandemic-related anxiety. In fact, the stress of 2020 coupled …
Consumers Turn to Sweets During Pandemic
Sales of chocolate and candy increased during the pandemic as consumers look for products to boost their mood and lighten perspectives, according to data from the National Confectioners Association (NCA). Overall sales of chocolate and …