Candy & Snacks

Report: Pandemic Boom Will Affect Better-for-You Snacks Market for Years to Come

Products boasting claims like low carb, high protein, plant-based and clean label peaked at $39B in sales in 2020.
Despite Sluggish Category Performances, C-store Sales Growth Remains Steady

Foodservice, candy and salty snacks struggle to reach pre-pandemic levels, according to the monthly PDI C-store Shopper Trends Report.

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Majority of Americans Plan for a Sweet Halloween

More than 80 percent of Americans plan to trick-or-treat or celebrate the Halloween season this year.
Haribo Halloween Treats

The 2021 lineup consists of Scaremix, Sour Vampire Bats, and Ghostly Gummies.
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How to target The Strike Zone for sweet treat sales

Best-practice merchandising optimizes candy sales in C-stores. Retailers boost sales when the category is easy to shop for time-sensitive shoppers and cross-merchandising strategies are used in key locations.
M&M'S Movie Night Snack Kits

CandyRific and M&M'S team up for Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day and Easter themed buckets.
Boosting Candy & Snack Sales Outside the In-Store Experience

C-store operators can meet shoppers where they are with an omnichannel approach.
Birthday Cake Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

The decadent treat is packed with colorful confetti sprinkles throughout.
GPM Kicks Off Store Planogram Resets at Wisconsin Stores

New schematics include expanded product assortments and an updated center store layout.
Wenzel's Farm New Beef Jerky Flavors

Smoked BBQ and Sweet & Spicy are the first extensions to the premium line.
TXB Celebrates Opening of First New-Build Store as Part of Companywide Rebranding

The Georgetown, Texas, site offers on-the-go, non-GMO snacks and beverages that are sourced from local vendors.
CandyRific Halloween 2021 Items

Offerings feature seasonal designs and characters from "Ghostbusters" and "The Mandalorian."
Inside the Consumer Mind: Shedding the Pandemic Pounds

Nearly two-thirds of convenience store shoppers say they are health-conscious.

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