7 Trends Driving Candy Sales Now

By Steve Holtz and Steve Dwyer on Jun. 22, 2021

A novel year drives unexpected consumer preferences in candy sales

Consumers Want Variety

Jun. 15, 2021

In 2020, consumers searched for distractions to take their minds off the stress of the pandemic

7 Trends Driving Candy Sales Now

Gummies Dominate

Jun. 15, 2021

As much as nonchocolate sales dominated the candy category in c-stores in 2020, the gummies subsegment was the real hero

7 Trends Driving Candy Sales Now

Gum and Mint Comeback

Jun. 15, 2021

Within the candy category, gum and mints certainly took the worst beating

7 Trends Driving Candy Sales Now

Kid-Centric

Jun. 15, 2021

CandyRific knows a little bit about novelty products.

7 Trends Driving Candy Sales Now

Seasonal Boosts

Jun. 15, 2021

Candymaker Promotion In Motion (PIM) saw seasonal success with updates as simple as unique packaging.

7 Trends Driving Candy Sales Now

Driving Impulse With Promotions

Jun. 15, 2021

Dodge of Mars says he hopes to continue the move to help consumers forget about the challenging year they’ve just faced

7 Trends Driving Candy Sales Now

Speaking of Package Size ...

Jun. 15, 2021

One big trend we’re seeing is consumers’ demand for bulk and larger pack sizes

7 Trends Driving Candy Sales Now