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Snacks & Candy

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

PepsiCo Acquires Health Warrior, Expands Healthy Snacking Segment

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

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Mondelez Unveils New Snacking Innovation Hub

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.

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Hershey’s Halloween Sales, Pirate Brands Acquisition Spark Growth

By Brett Dworski on Oct. 25, 2018

Candy, mint and gum profits have increased 2.5% since Sept. 13

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The Top 5 Most Satisfying Snack and Candy Brands

By Brett Dworski on Oct. 25, 2018

Chocolate companies continue to please customers

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Tyson Launches Sustainable Chicken Crisp Snack

By Brett Dworski on Oct. 24, 2018

Innovation Lab creation contains rescued vegetable puree and spent malted barley

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Angie’s Boomchickapop Debuts Microwave Popcorn

By Brett Dworski on Oct. 22, 2018

Available in Real Butter, Sea Salt and Lightly Sweet Kettle Corn flavors

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3 Ways to Boost Jerky Sales

By Brett Dworski on Oct. 22, 2018

Promoting nonbeef options such as elk, buffalo and mushroom may help