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Retailers Vote for Vendors at Spring Confectionery Event
Retailers recognized their manufacturing partners at ECRM’s 2009 Spring Confectionary Efficient Program Planning Session, held June 14-17 in Itasca, Ill., through the organization’s new Vendor Awards Program, which allows buyers to choose their favorite manufacturers in various categories of competition. And the winners are ….![](/CSFR/Home/Images/rc-0709-indtrends-7.jpg)
Pez Candy, Inc.’sDisney Valentines Couples Pez Dispenser gift set for 2010. Consumers can choose from Donald & Daisy or Mickey & Minnie. Each set includes two dispensers and six rolls. S.R.P.: $4.99 per package.
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Most Prepared
World’s Finest Chocolates
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Maxim Manufacturing and Marketing’s traditionalBubble Gum Eggsfor the Easter season. S.R.P.: $0.99-$1.49 per 7-oz. package.
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Best Room Setup
Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of the Topps Company, for its decorative springtime suite.
Editor’s Note: The next ECRM event, Candy Annual Planning, will take place Sept. 21-24 in Dallas. For more information, visit www.ecrm.marketgate.com.