Chicago-based company has 85 percent share of candy corn market, according to IRI.
September 24, 2020
The Chicago-based company continues to produce iconic seasonal favorites, such as Brach's Classic Candy Corn, and has innovated with unique flavors, shapes and line extensions.
With families seeking new ways to enjoy their annual trick-or-treating tradition and “hunt” for candy, Ferrara collaborated with Sony Pictures to develop “Haunted Candy Hunt,” a ghost-hunting augmented reality game.
Data from the National Retail Federation show Halloween participation won’t completely duplicate past years, but many U.S. consumers will find ways to enjoy the sweet and spooky holiday.
Since trick-or-treating is likely to look different this year, American Licorice Co. partnered with Jelly Belly Candy Co., Goetze’s Candy Co. and Spangler Candy Co. to present the Boo Box, a unique at-home experience.
Pennsylvania company to resume offering seasonal shapes, packaging for Halloween 2021.
September 14, 2020
Just Born Quality Confections said seasonal items under its Peeps, Mike and Ike and Hot Tamales brands won’t return to store shelves until next fall, allowing the manufacturer to focus on production for next Easter and everyday items.
See’s Candies is launching two new individually wrapped candies for the upcoming Halloween season, which is slated to be impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
LA County, located in the state of California, is the largest in the country, with 10.4 million people. The county has had 249,241 cases of COVID-19 and 6,036 deaths.
Mars Wrigley has launched its 2020 Halloween candy lineup, which includes a sharpened portfolio of everyday favorites, classic Halloween varieties and new treats.
The fall holiday accounts for $4.6B in sales for the confectionery industry. But expected changes in trick-or-treating could have a massive impact on that.