Hilco Sweets taps Emily Edmonson as executive VP Edmonson was most recently value team lead at Crayola. Liz Parker Kuhn August 13, 2024 Edmonson will be a member of Hilco's executive team, managing the company’s key accounts, national sales team, and regional sales.Read More
Ritter Sport, Gebr. Heinemann debut Pistachio Tower The Pistachio flavor joins Ritter Sport’s existing Nut Selection 100g bars line-up. Liz Parker Kuhn August 13, 2024 The new flavor will be available as a 100g bar and, exclusively with Heinemann, as a limited-edition travel retail exclusive 5x100g Pistachio Tower.Read More
Nestlé ITR releases insights on Gen Z, food category Gen Z will outnumber Millennials as the largest airline passenger group by 2028. Liz Parker Kuhn August 12, 2024 Food, including confectionery and chocolate, is the number 1 driver of cross category purchase and second most purchased category overall.Read More
Palmer Candy Co. yanks products from shelves due to recall The white chocolate-coated products are potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Liz Parker Kuhn August 12, 2024 The recalled confectionary Items were distributed nationwide in retail stores and to wholesale, including Walmart, HyVee, Target, and Dollar General stores.Read More
PEZ to debut Minecraft Collection Candies in the collection will retail from $1.79 to $12.99. Liz Parker Kuhn August 8, 2024 The company will debut the full assortment across all SKUs for the new Minecraft Collection. Read More
IT'SUGAR debuts new brand 'character in chief' Gumble, a pink gumball, is the store's first brand character. Liz Parker Kuhn August 8, 2024 A playful, pink gumball, Gumble embodies the core values of IT'SUGAR with an irreverent, fun-loving spirit. Read More
Norman Love Confections to open in Delray Beach The new salon marks the company's seventh location. Liz Parker Kuhn August 8, 2024 Internationally renowned chocolate company to open its seventh chocolate salon in Florida.Read More
Hershey introduces spooky treats for Halloween 2024 Kit Kat, Reese's, Hershey, and Twizzlers brand debut holiday-themed products. Liz Parker Kuhn August 8, 2024 Kit Kat Ghost Toast and Reese's Werewolf Tracks bewitch this year's seasonal lineup.Read More
Incredible Group, Mondelēz partner on Squishi products Shoppers can find the squishy products across Canada, U.S. this summer. Liz Parker Kuhn August 7, 2024 The Squishi and scented products feature Sour Patch Kids, Oreo, and Swedish Fish.Read More
5 gum, Zedd to host secret NYC bodega pop-up rave The rave's location can be found only through a series of clues. Liz Parker Kuhn August 7, 2024 The first 25 fans to find the venue get a glow-in-the-dark 5 gum pack that doubles as their ticket.Read More