Confectionery Category Has Double-Digit Sales Gains Through Mid-April
Washington — Total candy, gum and mints sales increased 11.5 percent for the 52 weeks ending April 17, 2022, according…
Ring Pop Celebrates 45 Years With Consumer Baking Contest
New York — Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of the Bazooka Cos., Inc., is kicking off Ring Pop brand’s 45th birthday with the launch of the #RingPop45Contest, asking consumers to share their Ring Pop moments on Instagram for a chance to…
Mondelez To Sell U.S. Gum Brands, Updates Long-Term Growth Projections
Chicago — Mondelēz International Inc. is updating its long-term algorithm to 3 to 5 percent organic net revenue growth, up from previous guidance of 3 percent plus. “Our competitive advantages in the marketplace and focused strategy on global snacking leadership…
New Skittles Pride Packs Support LGBTQ+ Community
Newark, NJ – To support the LGBTQ+ community and help celebrate Pride month in June, Mars, Inc., is teaming up with GLAAD for the third year to release limited edition Skittles brand Pride packs. This year, six artists within the…
Hershey Ranked Sixth On DiversityInc Top 50 Companies For Diversity List
Hershey, PA. — The Hershey Co. ranks sixth on DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity list. This recognition reflects an advancement over the past several years from number 33 in 2018. “Being recognized on DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity…
Hi-Chew Partners With MLB Teams For 2022 Season
Irvine, CA — Morinaga America, Inc. is partnering with the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays to host on-site activations, product sampling and surprise elements for each of these teams during select home games throughout the 2022…
