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Washington — Strong candy, mint and gum (CGM) sales continue to fuel double-digit gains in the confectionery category versus year ago sales, according to data insights from Information Resources, Inc. (IRI). For the 52 weeks ending September 11, total CMG…

Washington — This year, 93 percent of Americans intend to celebrate Halloween in a big way, according to a recent survey from the National Confectioners Association (NCA). Whether consumers are enjoying new and innovative offerings or classic candy, confectionery is…

New York — The Insight Partners latest published research study — Natural Food Colors Market Forecast to 2028: COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Type, Form, Application and Geography — reports that the market is projected to reach $3.17 billion…

Washington — A new report examining the relationship between indulgent foods, diet and obesity found that consumers are not purchasing items within this category at the same rate. The report, All Indulgent Products are Not Created Equal, shows that when…

Washington — America’s chocolate and candy companies are providing more transparency, choice and portion guidance options for consumers, according to a new report issued by Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) and NCA. The report found that leading chocolate and…

Washington — Total snack sales during the first half of 2022 increased by 11 percent in the multi-outlet plus convenience stores universe, according to data from Information Resources, Inc. (IRI). First-half sales reached $36.7 billion, which represents an increase of…

Washington DC — Dollar sales for total candy, gum and mints reached $30.5 billion in the 52 weeks ending August 14, representing an increase of 10.9 percent versus a year ago, according to data from Information Resources, Inc. (IRI). Gains…

Chicago — The cocoa and chocolate market is projected to reach $26.3 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.5 percent from 2022 to 2027, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. The global chocolate market is projected to…

ARLINGTON, VA — The Consumer Brands Association (CBA) warns that slowing wholesale prices in the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics readout are still significantly higher than a year ago and that the CPG industry continues to face steep production costs. The…

Chicago, IL, and Alexandria, VA — Thirteen countries experienced growth in convenience store sales during the first quarter of 2022 versus the first quarter of 2021, while 10 countries experienced sales declines, according to NielsenIQ and NACS’ inaugural global convenience…

Washington — As the days get longer and temperatures rise, snacking trends shift towards more personalized and bold options. After more than two years of cooking at home, consumers are eager to try new flavor combinations and update their current…

Redwood City, CA — With U.S. inflation being the highest it has been in four decades, consumers are looking for ways to cut costs — especially when it comes to back-to-school shopping, according to Shopkick, Inc. As American families head…

Albany, GA — Consumption of lightly salted peanuts twice a day before meals led to weight loss, lowered blood pressure and improved fasting glucose levels, according to a recent study from the University of South Australia. The findings were recently…