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Washington — Total candy, gum and mints sales increased 11.5 percent for the 52 weeks ending April 17, 2022, according to Information Resources, Inc. (IRI). The shorter four- and 12-week periods ending April 17 also show double-digit increases of 11.8…

Washington — NCA has released details on its educational program that will take place as part of the 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo, which is being held May 23 to 26 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The industry-specific education sessions will…

Brad Bane, Senior Vice-President, Survey Practice, Information Resources, Inc. One of the great things about being an adult is the freedom to snack whenever and wherever you want. Before a meal, after a meal or in place of a meal….

Jacksonville, FL — Citing health as the key motivating factor, 40 percent of shoppers report buying plant-based meat and/or dairy products, according to Acosta, Inc.’s Plant-Based Eating: Trend or Fad? report. “Consumers’ focus on healthy living increased significantly since the onset of…

Portland, OR — The global popcorn industry generated $9.86 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $18.82 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.3 percent from 2022 to 2031, according to a report from Allied Market Research. …

Chicago — Total in-store sales increased to a record $277.9 billion in 2021 in U.S. convenience stores, according to NACS State of the Industry data. The increase came despite a 1.5 percent decline in the number of stores, which totaled…

Washington — The seven-week Valentine’s Day selling season resulted in total candy, mint and gum (CMG) record sales of $4.1 billion, according to Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) multi-outlet channel sales. This is the first time the holiday has broken the…

Washington — America is divided on what candy deserves a spot in Easter baskets, according to a recent Instacart survey of more than 2,000 Americans conducted online by The Harris Poll. The data also suggests Easter candy is a pretty…

Parsippany, NJ – New global consumer research from a Beneo GmbH shows that flexitarian consumers are driving the demand for plant-based foods.  A flexitarian diet is a style of eating that mainly consists of plant-based foods while still incorporating animal…

Washington — An overwhelming 91 percent of Americans plan to share their confectionery treats with family and friends during the 2022 Easter season, according to a survey released by NCA. Additionally, more than 90 percent of U.S. consumers who make…

Washington — Data insights firm Information Resources, Inc. (IRi) released its candy sales numbers through the week ending March 20, 2022. During the latest 52 weeks, total candy, gum and mint sales are pacing 11.5 percent ahead of year ago,…

Cleveland — Recognizing that the heavy comfort foods of fall and winter lose their appeal and consumers set their sights on brighter, zestier foods and new flavor profiles in the spring, Symrise AG has released flavors trending for 2022.

Alexandria, VA — Despite rising price sensitivity at the pump, both consumers and convenience retailers agree that drivers are willing to go out of their way to visit the c-store they prefer rather than shop for the lowest price, according two surveys released by NACS.