Articles by Liz Parker Kuhn

The top-selling companies among baking and snack players saw mostly ups, a few downs, and some notable shifts.

This week's Fun Friday includes a Krispy Kreme collab with The Grinch, Rich's philanthropic efforts, Reese's and Totino's Big Game ads, Russell Stover's "Make Happy Memories" contest with actress Lacey Chabert, and Ferrero's holiday survey.

The brand is filling a lawsuit against Kroger for breaching their merger agreement.

We recently touched base with a representative from Mondelēz International about the rising trend of gummy candy, as well as Swedish Fish's consistent growth and plans for continued innovation into 2025.

Mars recently showcased new Mars Wrigley products at the 2024 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show Expo in October in Las Vegas.

The National Confectioners Association’s John Downs, Brian McKeon, and Dan Shorts were named to The Hill’s Top Lobbyists 2024, an annual list that highlights "the best in the business."

Although primarily known as a gum company, Simply recently has been branching out, with its Peanut Butter Crispies launched in April.

This week's Fun Friday includes Pantone's Color of the Year, Crumbl partnering with ezCater, a Nutella cameo in a Hallmark Channel movie, candy cane facts from Brach's, a $20,000 Cheetos artwork sale, and Cheez-It "Fantaseez" at the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

We recently talked to Todd Elliott, president, Oh My! Studios, about trends in novelty candies and its Snax Pack brand. 

Products range from AMC Theatres’ RTE at-home popcorn to CPK Mini Butter Cake Flight, Eastern Standard Provisions’ soft pretzel charcuterie box, and more.