Reaching consumers in search of natural and organic products requires finesse. Acosta Group's Kathy Risch shares consumer insights and best practices. Read more on page 40: …dy-and-snack.mydigitalpublication.com/july-august-se…

NCA’s newly released Getting to Know Candy Consumers 2025 report reveals that non-chocolate candy sales in measured channels generated $12.9 billion in the past year, representing one-third of all U.S. confectionery sales. Read more: candyusa.com/cst/nca-report…

Hawaiian Host Group is launching Mauna Loa Dill Pickle Dry Roasted Macadamias. The new variety combines dill and garlic with the crunch of macadamias. Find more innovations: candyusa.com/cst/products/m…

Gen Z, as the first truly digitally native generation, is poised to change the way we shop. Nielsen IQ looks at how brand owners can build relationships with this critical demographic. Read more on page 44: …dy-and-snack.mydigitalpublication.com/july-august-se…

Ferrero North America’s The Ferrero Halloween Report shows that more than half of adults (54%) now believe they deserve their own adult Halloween night without childcare responsibilities. Read more: candyusa.com/cst/ferrero-su…

Ferrero North America’s Keebler brand is joining forces with Universal Products & Experiences to mark the release of Wicked: For Good. Inspired by the witches of Oz duo, Elphaba and Glinda, Keebler the offerings are: Keebler Wicked Chocolatey Mint Fudge Stripes cookies and

Retail sales slowed on a monthly basis in September after a busy summer but year-over-year increases remain strong as retailers prepare for the holiday season, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation.

Recognizing the importance of innovation in confectionery, chocolate, and snacks, NCA presented the Most Innovative New Products Awards at the recent Sweets & Snacks Expo. Read more on page 48: bit.ly/49iFvsB

M&M’s POP’d is Mars Wrigley North America’s latest addition to its new line of POP’d freeze-dried candy. M&M’s POP’d Caramel features the brand’s classic caramel flavor in a light, crispy, and crunchy texture. Find more innovations: bit.ly/47nzSac

First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald J. Trump will open the South Lawn of the White House to trick or treaters. The NCA will provide sweet treats for trick or treaters, and International Fresh Produce Association will provide Washington state... candyusa.com/cst/nca-to-pro…

Chocotein LLC is unveiling Power Up dark chocolate tablet bars with eight grams of protein and 25 percent less sugar than leading bar brands. Find more innovations: candyusa.com/cst/products/l… chocotein

NCSA honored 11 industry leaders who have significantly impacted the confectionery industry during its 54th Candy Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The event celebrated the Candy Hall of Fame Class of 2025 during a black-tie banquet. Read more: candyusa.com/cst/candy-hall…

Consumers plan to spend $890.49 per person on average this year on holiday gifts, food, decorations, and other seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. Read more: candyusa.com/cst/consumers-…

Kellanova’s latest Once You Pop, The Pop Don’t Stop Pringles campaign is taking on a current consumer trend— mystery boxes and collectible characters. The brand is coming out with a line Once You Pop Mystery Boxes, launching on its first-ever D2C platform. Each box contains two

Limited-edition Lindor Stick 250th Anniversary gravity-feed displays are debuting from Lindt UK & Sprungli USA, Inc. Each unit features red, white, and blue USA-themed graphics and an illustration of the filled milk chocolate bars. Find more innovations: candyusa.com/cst/products/l…

Euromonitor International’s top Global Consumer Trends for 2026 include holistic wellbeing, authenticity and self-expression, and consumer demand for professional-grade solutions for everyday use. Read more: candyusa.com/cst/euromonito…

Ferrara Candy Co. is making its Brach’s brand candy canes easier for consumers to unwrap with the The Brach’s Cane Opener. The company reports the first-of-its-kind gadget is custom designed to make unwrapping candy canes easier. Read more: candyusa.com/cst/brachs-can…

Retail sales bounced back in October, showing both monthly and year-over-year gains heading into the holiday shopping season, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). Read more: candyusa.com/cst/october-da…

Gum and mints together account for 13% of all confectionery sales, and combined are projected to reach $6.7 billion across all channels by 2030, according to NCA’s newly released Getting to Know Gum and Mint Consumers 2025 report. This marks an increase of nearly $1 billion in

Stars & Stripes taffy is new from Taffy Town, Inc. Launched to coincide with America’s 250th celebration, the product is an assortment of Rocket Pop, Strawberry Shortcake, and Blueberry Tart saltwater taffy. Each piece is individually twist-wrapped and is crafted with