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Snacks & Candy

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

Ultimate Sales Expands to Snacks, Candy and Beverages

Part of initiative to become a one-stop shop for all c-store categories, the company says

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Plaid Pantry Adds New Snacks, Candy and Beverages

Consumer demand for healthy items sparks the move

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Recapping Super Bowl LIII’s Snack and Candy Commercials

By Brett Dworski on Feb. 05, 2019

Sweet and salty brands received help from major celebrities for their ads

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Casey’s Category Manager Wins NCA Confectionery Leadership Award

By Brett Dworski on Feb. 04, 2019

Cindy Maly honored for management practices, business collaboration and merchandising strategy

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Maine Officials Order Removal of CBD Edibles From Stores

By Brett Dworski on Feb. 04, 2019

Cannabidiol products that are smoked, vaped or applied as lotion may still be sold

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Chocolate and Candy Sales Expected to Rise for Valentine’s Day

By Brett Dworski on Feb. 04, 2019

Average consumer is expected to spend $162 this year, a 13% increase from 2018

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4 Highlights From Hershey’s 4th-Quarter 2018

By Brett Dworski on Feb. 01, 2019

Company's net sales totaled $2 billion, a 2.5% increase from the same period in 2017

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Genesee Candy Land Rebrands Chocolate-Covered Bacon Products

By Brett Dworski on Jan. 30, 2019

Oinks chocolates are now available in convenience stores nationwide

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Making a Meal Out of High-Protein Snacks

Sponsored content from our partner Jack Link's Protein Snacks on Jan. 30, 2019

Time-pressed customers are increasingly replacing meals with snacks, and are looking for something more substantial to satisfy their hunger.

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What Will Consumers Eat During the Super Bowl?

By Brett Dworski on Jan. 30, 2019

Retail salty-snack sales reached $387 million the week of last year's big game, according to SNAC International