Mars Makes Multiyear Investment in Manufacturing Facility The R&D Innovation Studio in Hackettstown, N.J., features a new prototyping kitchen, packaging lab and collaboration space. Five Takeaways From CDA Marketplace 2024Consumers are looking for value this year, as well as new products that cater to their dietary and flavor preferences. Easter Spending Expected to Top $22B Spending on candy will reach $3.1 billion, according to National Retail Federation. Meet the 2024 Category Captain for Salty Snacks: General Mills Convenience To boost the category, General Mills delivered products and set innovation in two ways. Meet the 2024 Category Captain for Alternative Snacks: Jack Link's The company focuses on providing products that deliver on consumers' interest in flavor as well as the value they place on protein. Meet the 2024 Category Captain for Candy: The Hershey Co. Hershey utilizes a robust methodology rooted in shopper insights to establish what it calls "Gold Standard Merchandising Principles." Meet the 2024 Category Captain for Packaged Snacks: Hostess Brands The company invested in new solutions aimed at driving category growth. Meet the 2024 Convenience Store News Category Captains Sixteen agile suppliers and distributors are honored in this year's awards program. Chex Mix Double Chocolate King Size Bar The larger-sized bar is exclusive to the convenience store market. Chocolate & Candy Sales Reach All-Time High U.S. confectionery sales are expected to hit $61 billion by 2028. First Previous 2 3 4 5 6 Next Last