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Snacks & Candy

Candy aisles in convenience stores face litany of challenges

Obstacles include elimination of food dyes, rising cocoa prices and states banning sugary SNAP purchases

This weekly feature highlights convenience-store news and related stories readers might otherwise miss

Convenience-store chain says change is due to a 26% cost increase implemented by candy maker on items including Reese’s, Kit-Kat

Governor submits a waiver that is being pushed by Trump administration

New candy includes Reese’s Mini Pumpkins Unwrapped, Kit Kat Counts, Hershey’s Nuggets Pumpkin Spice Latte

This weekly feature highlights convenience-store and related news readers might otherwise miss

‘We’re making a price adjustment with our retail customers,’ a Hershey spokesperson tells CSP

He joins the chocolate maker after just 18 months as Wendy’s CEO

Flat sales and units continue to be the trend for a category seeking to get on better footing

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