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The world faced an 11% shortfall in cocoa supplies in 2024, driving price increases of approximately 400% in the past year.

Nextin connects the dots between consumer insights and market dynamics to help industry professionals forecast trends and innovate for emerging market opportunities.  

Products range from First Watch’s new toast menu to Lay’s All Dressed chips, Pepperidge Farm’s white chocolate Milano cookies, and more.

We recently talked to two spokeswomen from vegan gummy company Katjes about innovation in the category, as well as how the company stays ahead of consumer trends.

Products range from Taco Bell and Milk Bar’s churro collab to BJ Brewhouse’s Valentine’s Day Pizookie cookie, and more.

Consumers search for alternative crusts, including better-for-you options.

If you’re a young consumer, or young at heart—a “kidadult,” perhaps, a phrase that Jeff Greenwald, national director of sales, Hilco Sweets, is fond of using—you’ve most likely heard of CandyRific and/or Hilco Sweets.

The past year included ups and downs, with many worried about the prices of cocoa heading into the new year.

From protein-packed powerhouses to fruit-filled delights, consumers have wide choices in snack bars. 

The candy arm of the Zingerman’s empire chats options and trends.