Redwood City, CA — One year ago, as COVID-19 lockdowns spread across the U.S., consumer anxiety was at an all-time high and 76 percent reported adjusting their shopping habits as a result. Now, one year later, most consumers (57 percent) say…
Limited Twizzlers Mystery Flavor Debuts
Hershey, PA — The Hershey Co. is adding a little mystery to its Twizzlers brand with the introduction of Twizzlers Twists Mystery Flavor. The company says the taste is “so mysterious consumers may have to go through more than a…
Valentine’s Day 2021: Americans Stick With Tradition
Cleveland — In 2020, Valentine’s Day was the only holiday not affected by the pandemic that fundamentally changed purchasing and engagement trends for the rest of the major and secondary confectionery occasions. NCA Sweet Insights examined Information Resources, Inc. (IRI)…
TravelCenters Of America Donates $25k To St. Christopher Fund
Westlake, OH — TravelCenters of America Inc. has donated $24,960 to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF), as part of a promotion the retailer ran with World’s Finest Chocolate. In February, shoppers at the company’s stores had the opportunity…
Barry Callebaut’s Treat Tomorrow Aims To Shape Future Of Chocolate For Consumers
Zurich, Switzerland — Treat Tomorrow, a platform designed to offer insights on shifting consumer attitudes and desires, is a new initiative from Barry Callebaut. A collaboration with customers and experts, the company says Treat Tomorrow is aimed at carving a…
NRF Predicts 2021 Easter Spending Will Be Highest On Record
Washington — Consumers plan to spend an average of $179.70 this Easter, the highest figure on record, according to results of a survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. A total of 79 percent of…
Frito-Lay Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Reduces Diesel Usage
Plano, TX — Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo, Inc. reports it is making significant progress in the transformation of its Modesto, CA, manufacturing site, with the implementation of ZE and NZE technologies leading to a reduction in the site’s fleet absolute GHG…
NCA Research Confirms Consumers Celebrate Easter With Candy, Chocolate
Washington — Most people who celebrate Easter will share a gift of chocolate and candy, according to NCA’s report on seasonal confectionery sales. To help consumers celebrate the holiday with balance in mind, the Association has established Easter Central with tips for treating…
Ferrero Hits 2020 Goal Of 100% Sustainable Cocoa, Expands Save The Children Partnership
Parsippany, NJ — Ferrero International S.A. reports that it has achieved its goal of sourcing 100 percent sustainable cocoa as part of its Ferrero Farming Values Cocoa Programme via independently managed standards, and is continuing to work to ensure full visibility…
Amphibian Becomes 2021 Cadbury Bunny
Hershey, PA — The 2021 Cadbury Bunny is Betty the Australian White’s Treefrog from Stuart, FL. Betty is the winner of the Easter brand’s third-annual Cadbury Bunny Tryouts and will be featured in the Cadbury Clucking Bunny commercial, set to air nationwide this spring. Born less than…
