Cleveland —An article in the New York Times showcases Americans’ optimistic desire for Halloween celebrations this year, highlighting The Morning Consult’s poll that found 63 percent of adults believe people will find “creative, fun and safe ways to celebrate” the…
Ferrara Rolls Out Laffy Taffy Laff Bites With @KevOnStage Partnership
Chicago — Ferrara Candy Co., Inc. is extending the Laffy Taffy brand with Laff Bites, which have a candy shell covering cherry, strawberry, green apple and blue raspberry taffies, the candymaker reports. To celebrate the launch the brand is teaming…
Sour Patch Kids Branded Store Opens In NYC
East Hanover, NJ — Mondelez International, Inc. has opened the first Sour Patch Kids branded store located in a former New York City IT’SUGAR store, according to the company. IT’SUGAR will operate the location. “It’s incredibly exciting to collaborate with…
NCA Accepting Applications, Nominations For 2021 Future Leadership Program Class
Washington — NCA is accepting applications and nominations for its Young Professionals Network 2021 Future Leadership Program, which provides support, education, access and opportunity as part of the year-long accelerated leadership initiative. The forms to nominate a colleague as well as…
Premium Options Are Reshaping The Cookie Sector
Specialty and premium cookie makers are releasing indulgent and added benefit options to attract consumers and maintain a strong growth rate. When it comes to specialty and premium cookies, two distinct trends dominate: indulgent concoctions and healthful offerings, with both…
Industry Optimistic On Halloween Celebrations
Cleveland — With 82 days until Halloween, the confectionery industry appears upbeat on prospects for the fall holiday, with expectations that at-home events and other inventive celebrations will ramp up. During The Hershey Co.’s second quarter earnings call Michele Buck, chairman…
Keebler, Chef Burtka Team On Inventive S’more Recipes
Chicago — Keebler has partnered with chef and actor David Burtka to celebrate National S’mores Day with uinque recipes using the brand’s Fudge Stripe cookies in the classic summer treat, Ferrara Candy Co., Inc. reports. Two recipes stemming from the collaboration…
McLane President & CEO Rosier Retiring, Frankenberger Tapped As Successor
Temple, TX — Grady Rosier will retire as president and CEO of McLane Co., Inc. on August 28, and Tony Frankenberger has been named his successor, the supply chain services and wholesale distribution company reports. Frankenberger joined the company in…
Hershey Releases Data On S’mores Component Sales Surges Ahead Of National S’mores Day On August 10
Hershey, PA — With consumers poised to celebrate National S’mores Day on August 10, The Hershey Co. has released data showing sales of the components used to make this classic summer treat have increased dramatically during current quarantine and stay-at-home…
Hostess Opens Kansas Innovation Lab
Lenexa, KS — Hostess Brands, LLC opened an innovation lab on June 15 in Kansas’ eastern Johnson County, the company reports, adding the recent has brought 20 jobs to the region. The facility will give the company the ability to develop…
