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February 2004 FEATURES
The arrival of unique, value-added product options may bring a breath of fresh air to the breath-freshening business in 2004. - Bulk Candy Cleanliness has got to be bulk candys middle name. - Caramels Caramels are charming the industry with their gilded hue and satisfying chew. - Chocolate Whats not to adore the best-loved candy category moves up and upscale. - Cotton Candy Put on a happy face with the newest addition in the candy plan-o-gram. - Fruit-Filled Confections Fruit and chocolate represent a potentially powerful pairing for retailers and manufacturers. - Gummies These lovable, gelatin-mix treats have to keep moving and shaking. - Jelly Beans Ever-changing flavor assortments, new packaging formats and well maintained bulk displays can all contribute to jelly bean success stories. - Non-Chocolate Candy The Colorful Side of Candy - Novelty/Interactive Novelty candy is not supposed to be proper or predictable so go wacky with this one. - Peg Bags As convenience angles play up in a variety of retail channels, this high value/highly impulsive candy category looks for growth beyond traditional convenience stores. - Premium Confections They are of another class and they are rapidly multiplying are you properly showcasing these quality confections? - Seasonal Candy Ignore the slight slump in sales; heres how to make seasonal candy turn, turn, turn. - Sours Apparently the sour candy consumer base likes to pucker up and tell. - Sugar-Free Candy This is the fastest-growing candy category around, and it presents a sweet opportunity at retail because sugar-free candy appeals to several distinct consumer segments. DEPARTMENTS - Upfront - Candy Category Basics - News - Product Update INDEX - Advertising Index |
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