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Washington — Candy sales remain strong for the year, with dollar gains for chocolate, non-chocolate and gum and mints continuing for the year versus 2021, according to data from Information Resources, Inc. (IRI). Dollar sales for total candy, mints and…

Chicago — Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM) has identified what flavor and color trending themes will hold consumer attention in the new year. 2023 will bring a flourish of flavors and colors that will reflect desire for surprise and discovery, wellness and…

Arnhem, The Netherlands – According to “Redefining Value,” Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2023, consumers are seeking out brands that respond to their core values at an economic price. As customers adapt to a global cost-of-living crisis in…

Portland, OR — One of the largest gaps between shopper aspirations and shopper realities is in the area of sustainability, where 42 percent of shoppers aspire to shop for sustainably sourced products but only 5 percent do this in reality,…

Newark, NJ — Mars Wrigley has released the results of a seasonal survey that highlights some of what it calls “the most common-yet-hilariously uncomfortable interactions experienced by many during holiday celebrations.” Conducted by KRC Research, the Extra gum survey reached…

Arllington, VA — The Food Industry Association’s (FMI) recently released U.S. Grocery Shopping Trends 2022 series, titled “Holiday Shopping,” explores the sentiment and behaviors of consumers as they head into the holiday season. This year, the report found typical holiday…

Washington — Holiday spending is expected to be healthy even with recent inflationary challenges, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) 2022 forecast, which notes holiday retail sales during November and December will grow between 6 percent and 8 percent…

Crawley, UK — The number of U.S. consumers cutting back on their grocery shopping as a result of inflation has grown during the past year, according to new research commissioned by PR consultancy Ingredient Communications Ltd. A survey revealed that…

Chicago — Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM), looking at the intersection of health and well-being, sustainability and food security, has identified eight spaces that detail consumers’ evolving behaviors, attitudes and aspirations. “Often interconnected, these key themes are permeating throughout consumers’ choices, demands…

Washington — In September 2022, food and beverage prices rose 14.3 percent year-on-year and 27.2 percent versus the 2019 pre-pandemic level, according to data from Information Resources, Inc. (IRI). This is keeping the majority of food dollars at retail and…

Cerritos, CA — T.Hasegawa USA Inc. is sharing what it sees as the latest emerging flavor trends in the confection and dessert categories. “Trust, familiarity and nostalgia which anchored strong sales in 2020 are still key assets to dessert and confection…

Newark, DE — The global online grocery market is expected to have a CAGR of 23 percent from 2022 to 2032. The market is anticipated to generate a revenue of $2,778.4 billion by 2032, up from $350.55 billion in 2022….

Washington — Forty-year high inflation is pressuring unit and volume sales for categories around the store, but confectionery’s performance remains well above-average, according to data from Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) for the period ending October 9, 2022. Total chocolate, non-chocolate,…