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Snacks & Candy

Snacks and candy category news for the convenience-store retail industry
Snacks & Candy

C-Store Sales of Nonchocolate Candy Are Surging

Total retail profits expected to hit $11 billion by the end of 2018

Snacks & Candy

Mars Rebrands American Heritage Chocolate Line

Features new chocolate recipe, updated packaging and redesigned website

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3 Snacking Insights C-Store Owners Should Be Aware Of

By Brett Dworski on Nov. 06, 2018

More than half of all consumers snack in the afternoon

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Frito-Lay Recalls Smartfood Delight Popcorn

By Brett Dworski on Nov. 05, 2018

Product found with undeclared traces of milk ingredients

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3 Highlights From Kellogg’s 3rd-Quarter 2018

By Brett Dworski on Nov. 05, 2018

Snacking net sales increased 3%, bringing the segment’s growth to 5% for the year

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PepsiCo Acquires Health Warrior, Expands Healthy Snacking Segment

By Brett Dworski on Nov. 01, 2018

Follows wholesome-brand acquisitions of Bare Snacks and KeVita beverages earlier this year

Snacks & Candy

Mondelez Unveils New Snacking Innovation Hub

By Brett Dworski on Nov. 01, 2018

Aims to capitalize on evolving consumer trends and emerging growth opportunities

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Premiumization Is Driving the Chocolate Market

By Brett Dworski on Oct. 31, 2018

Category’s c-store sales increased nearly 2% between August 2017 and August 2018

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The Top Halloween Candy in Every U.S. State

By Brett Dworski on Oct. 31, 2018

A familiar spooky treat outpaced chocolate and fruity options

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QuikTrip Is Offering Free Ice Cream on Halloween

By Brett Dworski on Oct. 26, 2018

Customers must be 12 years old or younger and arrive in costume between 4 and 10 p.m.