Candy Industry Trends

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The winter holidays are one of the big four seasons that account for 64% of annual sales for the $48 billion confectionery industry.

ofi is further enhancing efforts to tackle deforestation and drive regenerative agriculture by achieving seven landscape partnerships and bringing over a million hectares under regenerative agriculture by 2030.
 

Before joining Nestlé, Thompson served as CEO of Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, and has held several leadership roles at The Clorox Company and Procter & Gamble.

We recently talked with Elvin Willgrass, VP of sales, Freedom Confectionery, about how the company tracks consumer taste trends, and keeps an eye out for emerging trends.

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.

Michele Buck will lead Hershey on an interim basis when Michael Del Pozzo, president, U.S. confection, departs on December 12.

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

Spectra, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, is the largest manufacturer of premium decorative toppings, candy panning, and confectionary products in Canada. 

Consumers intend to indulge more this holiday season, prioritizing chocolate over other treats.

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."