Candy Industry Blog | Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

How quickly the coronavirus has changed our sweet world

It’s only been about two weeks since the NCA State of the Industry, but so much has changed.

March 17, 2020

It’s only been about two weeks since the NCA State of the Industry event in Florida, but the world feels like a completely different place.

How food brands can use nostalgia to their advantage

More than 70 percent of U.S. consumers enjoy things from their childhoods.

Alyse Thompson

March 4, 2020

Playing on consumers’ memories and emotional connections to nostalgic flavors and products can spell success for food manufacturers, according to a new report from FONA International.

Confectionery Packaging

Finding the sweet spot for pouch packaging

Convenience, sustainability fueled innovation in flexible packaging

Maria Ferrante

February 26, 2020

Changing lifestyles, along with increased consumer travel, has created a need for convenient packaging solutions.

Keto candy

Keto-friendly candy and snack products show possibilities

A new FONA Report looks at what’s next for the low-sugar diet trend, and how candy companies are already creating keto-friendly products.

Crystal Lindell

February 19, 2020

Candy and snacks have a place in this trendy new diet space? According to a new report from FONA, yes.

Are consumers seeking new flavor experiences?

Three-quarters of global consumers say yes to discovering new flavors, Innova Market Insights finds.

Alyse Thompson

February 12, 2020

Trying products with unexpected flavors offers a moment of wonder, and the act of actually discovering it adds to the anticipation.

ISM

Crickets, CBD and Bubble Tea: 3 cool things from ISM

A look at some of the global new products offering insight into upcoming trends

Crystal Lindell

February 12, 2020

Does Bubble Tea make good cake? What do chocolate-covered crickets actually taste like? Does CBD gum actually do anything?

Sweethearts are back — sort of

Spangler Candy Co. experienced logistical, production challenges after acquiring Sweethearts brand.

Alyse Thompson

February 5, 2020

The colorful candy hearts are back on shelves after a yearlong hiatus, though in limited quantities. News reports also indicate they have fewer messages and a slightly different taste.

How is the UK handling CBD?

Cannabis Trade Association urges UK to keep CBD products on the shelf.

Crystal Lindell

January 29, 2020

It looks like the UK is going to leave CBD products on the shelf — for now. The Cannabis Trade Association is hoping to keep it that way.

Who is Gen Z and what will they eat?

Generation Z, which refers to anyone born between 1996-2018, is more anxious than any other generation.

Crystal Lindell

January 22, 2020

FONA International recently released a new report about this up-and-coming generation, "Consumer Insight: Gen Z." The report describes them as “perfectionistic, driven and globally connected.”