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NCA, FCIA release report investigating chocolate consumers

Chocolate represents 60 percent of confectionery industry sales.

May 13, 2019

A new report by the National Confectioners Association and the Fine Chocolate Industry Association is taking a detailed look at chocolate consumers, their preferences and their impact on the chocolate retail experience.

Developing nutritious and appealing bakery snacks

With today’s R&D resources, developing tasty and nutritious bakery snacks is within reach

Melissa Kvidahl Reilly

May 4, 2019

Despite better-for-you and health trends transforming essentially every food and beverage category, the indulgent bakery snack market, including snack cakes, pastries, doughnuts, and muffins, is generally faring well.

Demand for plant-based foods continues to grow

Dollar sales trending upward in 15 plant-based food categories, IRI reports.

Alyse Thompson

May 1, 2019

Interest in plant-based diets continues to sprout, giving food manufacturers and retailers a chance to cultivate shopper engagement and grow sales, Chicago-based research firm IRI says.

Creating differentiation in the snack and bakery market

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

April 10, 2019

So much of this industry is about creating meaningful connections. Successful products that generate long-lasting repeat purchase patters resonate with their consumers.

Snack and bakery insights into Generation Alpha

Michael Holleman

April 8, 2019

By now, is there anything we don't know about Generation Z? Born from 1996 through 2014, these 4- to 23-year-olds learn with their eyes and share appealing images via social media. They're environmentally aware and socially conscious. Most embrace cultural diversity.

Snack mixes and nuts find growth in healthy snacking

Consumers search for trending ingredients in snack mixes and nuts

Liz Parker Kuhn

March 14, 2019

Trends in snack mixes and nuts are constantly changing, but many also remain the same, as consumers are constantly searching for better-for-you snacks and the next "big thing."

What consumers look for on product labels

Grain foods and healthy aging

Christine Cochran

February 4, 2019

Every new year, people make resolutions to break bad habits or start good ones. Generally, everyone is focused on self-improvement and wellness.

Report: Global confectionery market to surpass $284B by 2025

Increasing innovation, global demand contributing factors for growth.

Alyse Thompson

January 10, 2019

The global confectionery market is expected to reach $284.4 billion by 2025, according to new data from Hexa Research.

Hershey offers 8 insights to take into 2019

Mini meals, online shopping, and brand loyalty are among the trends to watch for in the coming year.

Crystal Lindell

January 8, 2019

Inspiring impulse shopping online, offering mini meals and creating better search results are all crucial to confectionery success in 2019 — at least according to Hershey.