Zolli Candy expects record seasonal sales at Busch's, Randazzo's, and even at Corewell Health.

The 167-year-old company is approaching its 60th year of ownership by the Nelson family, and Robert A. Nelson, who recently received Candy Industry's 75th Kettle Award, has been part of its leadership for three decades.

Dan Sadler and Sally Lyons Wyatt offer tips for navigating inflation, seasonal, and harnessing innovation.

Phil DeConto, v.p. customer marketing, Ferrero USA, notes that with available vaccines and people becoming accustomed to taking safety precautions, families are looking forward to returning to Halloween traditions.

Ferrara Candy Co. (Booth 21928) will introduce innovations in the sugar confectionery and cookie categories during the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, set for June 23-25 in Indianapolis, Ind.

The National Confectioners Association's report combines shopper survey data and recent sales data to investigate shoppers’ new approaches to purchasing seasonal confectionery products during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Alina Morse, the 14-year-old creator of Zolli Candy, and her 10-year-old sister, Lola, have decorated Christmas trees to make “Easter trees.”