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Liz Parker Kuhn

Liz Parker Kuhn

Liz Parker Kuhn is the senior editor of Candy Industry and Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, and has worked at BNP Media since 2012. She has written for CBS Detroit as well as for her own blogs. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Michigan. Liz can be contacted at (248) 839-7156 or at parkerkuhne@bnpmedia.com.

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Pink and white packaging with a picture of Wonder crème filled chocolate cupcakes on it.

State of the Industry 2026: Bakery snacks satisfy sweet cravings

Consumers are still turning to the category for everyday treats.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 19, 2026

Indulgent options are continuing to evolve, with plenty of varieties available.


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Red Baron’s new Korean BBQ pizza fresh from the oven, cut into slices.

State of the Industry 2026: Pizza innovation heats up

Producers in the category are striving for versatility, value, and broad appeal.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 17, 2026

Consumers are looking for easy options with clean-label ingredients.


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Virginia Dare talks confectionery flavor trends

Virginia Dare talks confectionery flavor trends

"Newstalgia," a way for brands to combine old and new, is popular right now.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 17, 2026

We caught up with a Virginia Dare representative to talk about what's currently trending in confectionery, and how the company keeps up with them.


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Candy Hall of Fame Experience selects Chicago as its home

Video: Candy Hall of Fame prepares to open in Chicago

The experience will celebrate the people, brands, and stories of the industry.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 16, 2026

The three-story venue will have both free and ticketed experiences, including a full restaurant.


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Two loaves of bread, one more round and one more long/rectangular, both in packaging.

State of the Industry 2026: Bread shifts towards healthier alternatives

The product is becoming more of an intentional purchase, driven by quality ingredients.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 16, 2026

Rather than eliminating the bakery product from their diets, consumers are searching for BFY options.


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Chewbert Extra Gum

Extra Gum debuts ‘Chew Into It’ platform

The candy brand is aiming to position itself as an antidote to digital distraction.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 16, 2026

A spokesperson from the Mars brand talks about its new campaign as well as Chewbert, the new visual embodiment of it.


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Hershey's scales s'mores season to create growth

Hershey scales s'mores season to create growth

Americans consume an estimated 2.5 billion of the treat annually,
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 12, 2026

A spokesperson from the brand talks about how it is sharing new consumer data about the summer ritual.


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Dunkin' x Barbie Dreamhouse

Fun Friday: Dunkin' x Barbie Dreamhouse, Tom Brady Ferrero GOAT Treat Vaults, M&M's Love Island chocolate

Oreo is inviting consumers on a free sensory tour across the U.S., starting in NYC.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 12, 2026

Wilton celebrates America's 250th with a curated collection of recipes from across the decades.


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Military Energy Gum speaks on its NSF certification

Military Energy Gum speaks on its USO partnership

The brand also recently received NSF certification.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 11, 2026

The National Sanitation Foundation and Ford Gum recently announced that the product will be included in armed forces care packages starting this year.


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Awake Chocolate 'Turn Up' service

Fun Friday: Awake Chocolate 'Turn Up' service, Gov Ball x Welch's Fusions, Dole 125th Pineapple Anniversary

Vosges Haut-Chocolat is creating its own twist on banana bread.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
June 5, 2026

To promote Snickers Peanut Butter and add its voice to the "creamy vs. crunchy" dilemma, the brand launched a campaign featuring a focus group of totally unbiased taste-testers ... who all happen to be named Reese.


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