Now that the pandemic is receding, the snack bar category has been increasing in sales. That makes sense; people are on the go more often than before (back to the office, taking road trips, etc.), and a snack bar fits the bill when consumers want a quick and/or healthy snack to stash in a purse or glove compartment.

As Americans struggle with a tough economy and throttle back discretionary spending, Halloween candy purchases are getting chopped.

In 1907, Maud Borup began to make candy in her St. Paul, MN home.

Chocolate is a treat that will never go out of style—whether it’s a consumer purchasing it for their own consumption, or perhaps as a gift for friends or family, it is a well-loved dessert. 

It makes sense that mint sales are up (though modestly, when looking at units sold) as recovery from the effects of the pandemic marches on. 

Some candies don’t fit neatly into one column or another. That’s okay; the “other” candies like marshmallows, spreads, interactive novelty items, and such seem to be fitting into consumers’ candy budgets just fine. 

Candy has played a role in cultural traditions and celebrations for thousands of years and continues to be enjoyed by most people as an occasional treat.

Willy Wonka-style experience allows visitors to watch celebrity pastry chef Sabrina Coombs high-quality confections being made before their eyes.

Over the past year, the candy and confectionery industry had its ups and downs but mostly flourished.