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Chocolate Trends that are Raising the Bar
Keep it “fresh” with the latest trends
3 Mug-nificent Ways to Up Your Coffee Bar Game
Transform your coffee bar with piping hot trends
8 Colorful Candy Facts for National Candy Day
Color is as important as flavor in candy selection
5 Merchandising Tips Sure to Move More Chocolate
Leverage the power of chocolate into better sales
Raise the Roof for Gingerbread Houses
Uncover why a spiced cookie structure is a holiday must
Candy Classics for a Modern Holiday
Serve up classic holiday traditions with a fresh, modern spin
Hot Tea Trends Brewing Now
TEA-riffic tea trends for your selection
Organic Chocolate’s Getting the Oohs and Aahs
The brands that get the oohs and ahhs
Peanuts: 5 Facts Why There’s Nut’tin Better
Customers have Nut’tin but love for peanuts
The Flavors They Fancy for a Snack Attack
Snack Trends to feature front and center at your point of sale
Long (Assembly) Line of Chocolate Manufacturing Innovations
A timeline of major chocolate milestones
2021 On Track for A Boo-tiful Halloween Candy Season
Early predictions say Halloween 2021 will be all treats.
Private Label Pumps Up Sales
Is private label right for you?
Bulk Buy Benefits: Nuts
Why you should be buying bulk nuts -now!
How To Taste Chocolate
Learn how to really appreciate this premium product
Cotton Candy: 6 Fun Facts that are Not Just Fluff
Uncover more about Carnival’s Most Wanted treat
Baking Ingredients Raking in the Dough
Must-haves for your baking ingredient mix.
Health and Wellness Foods Fit for a Resurgence
Foods that get their hearts pumping
How To Build A Stellar Candy Buffet
Make your candy buffet the life of the party.
Candy Sales Continue to Soar
Keep satisfying their sweet tooth well through 2021.
Breakfast is Hot (and Cold)
Styling and Photography by Laurie Mosco 2020 might have proven the saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Or at the very least, the most beloved meal of the day. When polled, 62% of Americans named breakfast their favorite meal, according to Convenience Store News. That love deepened as work-from-home and remote…
It’s National Candy Month and America Is Crushin’ on Candy
Take a closer look at America’s obsession with candy.
TikTok Treats that Will Get You the Likes
Learn how to spot candies with social media star power.
Chocolate & Food Pairings: the Perfect Merchandising Match
Parings that make the perfect upsell opportunity.
Sweet Ways to Celebrate Pride
Dramatic displays saturated in a rainbow of colors draws customers to your door.
4 Women-Owned Brands Shaping the Confection and Culinary Industry
Women owned brands shaping the confectionary and food industries.
4 Snack Types to Brighten the Summer Travel Season
Prepare for more travelers with fun, vibrant and flavorful summer candies
Consumers’ Thirst for Salty Snacks Soars
Shake up your salty snack selection with trending flavors and elevated classics.
New Face of the Water Cooler: Break Room Snacks Re-defined
Satisfy employees’ cravings for scrumptious snacks and safety
Everyone Wants S’mores of Backyard Togetherness
Getting outdoors has become a hot trend that is here to stay. What are the hottest snacks for all this outdoor time? Chocolate of course!
What’s Trending: 2021’s Finest Flavors in Beverage
Flavors sure to raise glasses and eyebrows.
Summer Travel Snacks that are “King of the Road”
Hitting the Road this summer – the best snacks to get fueled up for fun
A Taste of Fame: Celebrity Sodas
Celebrity Status Sodas and Sodas Crafted by Celebrities are all on the bestseller list this season
Solar Power Driving Sweet Creations at Nassau Candy
Here comes the sun! Or, more accurately, the power from the sun. Nassau Candy goes solar to help make our world a bit brighter.
Traditions Behind the Easter Classics Every-Bunny Loves
Ever wonder how chocolate rabbits came to be an iconic Easter symbol? We did too, so we hopped into action and did a bit of digging.
They Call It Cookie Love
Cookies are more popular than ever as a snack selection. We take a look at this friend-chip to discover the secret recipe.
The Votes are In: Our Presidential Picks
President’s Day fun! If we are in charge of the Capitol’s candy stash, here is how we imagine The POTUS past and present would place their orders.
Beyond Candy Corn: Tips to Grow Your Farm Stand Business
Simple and Easy Candy Displays for Farm Stands and General Stores
Top Food Trend: Brand Stories
Consumers Want to Know All About the Brands They Buy Styling and photography by Laurie Mosco As we put 2020 behind us and enter 2021, one of the top food trends isn’t a particular flavor or regional cuisine according to BakeryandSnacks.com but rather, the story behind the flavors and regional cuisines. Customers are interested in…
A Taste of 2021’s Top Food & Flavor Trends
Trendsetters for every taste are easy to incorporate into your selections. We’ve made is super simple with a handy guide.
Tour the World at Christmas – No Magic Sleigh Needed
No magic sleigh needed to tour the World at Christmas. Discover some unique holiday traditions and take a tasting tour of the world through sweets and candy.
Home Treatments — Natural Health & Beauty More Popular Than Ever
The face of retail is changing due to consumer demand during Covid. Health and beauty products are enjoying a boom as folks are opting to stay home and self care. As video calls are on the rise, and consumers curb salon and spa visits, Vogue Business reports, folks are opting to create the spa experience at home….
Candies with Real Sticking Power
Ever wondered about our oldest candies and what makes them still a favorite today? Take a closer look at some of the US’ oldest candies.
Cravings of Comfort and Health – During COVID
Comfort and Well-Being Top Consumers’ Shopping Lists for 2020
Plant Power to the People – Grab & Go Fuels Guests
Plant-based has gone mainstream – even in hotel and country club grab & go sections. Turn a so-so snack program into a stellar one by understanding your members and guests snacking preferences.
Sip. Savor. Smile. Specialty Sodas for Every Personality
Photography and styling by Laurie Mosco Fizzy, fun and full of flavor, customers can’t resist a good soda. This isn’t just a wishful Fanta-sea. Soft drink revenue is expected to hit $667,384 million in 2020 according to Statista. Like all other food categories in today’s market, when it comes to soda, consumers are looking for…
Color us Surprised – the Influence of Color on Purchases and Mood
Lift spirits and sales with the right color combinations – tips for merchandising with color.
Do You Say Pop or Soda?
Soda, Pop, Cocola, Soda Pop, Coke . . . what do you call the sweet, effervescent refreshment?
8 Easter Retail Stats To Get You Hoppin’
Ever wonder which candy holiday boasts the most sales? Consumers love candy holidays, and Easter is their favorite.
Hail to the Treats!
We imagine the confections that pump up our presidents President’s Day is fast approaching and we have come to understand that the position of President of the United States of America is quite stressful. Good thing stressed spelled backwards is desserts! It’s been revealed that long nights making laws on the Senate Floor are fueled by…
And the Winner is… Movie Snacks!
Tasty trivia about movie-time snacking
Our Love Affair with Valentine’s Day Chocolate
Ever wonder why we give heart shaped boxed filled with chocolates at Valentine’s Day?
A Snack Stats Blitz for the Big Game
While for some, the holidays are over, for football fans the holiday has just begun. Enter the Big Game, the second largest food holiday in the country, taking place February 2, 2020. And guests are bringing their appetites, which can mean big sales for food retailers. The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates that Big Game…
Jumping for Beans – Jelly Beans
In celebration of National Bean Day (January 6), we’re examining our love of the sweeter side of beans – the chewy, fruity, jelly variety.
7 Healthy Food Stats to Supercharge New Year Sales
The New Year is only days away. That means the cookies, cakes, and comfort food of the holidays are soon but a distant memory. Consumers are saying goodbye to grandma’s gooey mac & cheese and homemade cookies, and hello to fruits, vegetables, and other better-for-you foods. This shift from indulgent feasts, to foods on the…
Better-for-You Snacks Hit the Sweet Spot Before New Year’s Resolutions
Go Ahead . . . indulge in better-for-you snacks and sweets. Kick-start customers’ resolution season right. Stock up on snack mixes, fruits, and nuts now.
Silver and Gold Bring Sparkle to any Event
Silver and Gold might be a classic Christmas tune, but this color theme isn’t just for the holidays and New Year’s. It adds a touch of elegance to a wedding, commemorates an anniversary, and brings class to a milestone birthday, or even a baby shower. In fact, consumers’ love of the silver and gold theme…
Comfort and Joy – Create a Mood Boost with Old Fashioned Candy
They’ve trimmed the tree and decked the halls. Next item on customers’ lists – enjoying longtime holiday candy favorites. According to the National Confectioners Association (NCA), 90% of Americans plan to share or gift chocolate and candy this season. This plan has paid off for retailers, with Nielsen reporting $1.08 billion in Christmas candy sales…
The Essential Gluten-Free Baking Guide
Give Your Customers a Recipe for Successful Gluten-Free Baking Whether it’s part of a New Year’s resolution, or a goal such as trying to get in beach body shape, many consumers turn to a gluten-free diet to help keep a healthy lifestyle. Currently there are 3.1 million Americans following a gluten-free diet for personal and…
Do Pies Take the Cake at Thanksgiving Dessert Tables?
We examine the top desserts of the holiday According the the American Pie Council, the tradition of serving pumpkin pie started at the second Thanksgiving in 1623. Will pumpkin pie keep its 396-year streak as one of the top desserts served on our Thanksgiving tables? We’re serving up the stats about the sweeter side of…
Top Cocktails to Keep Spirits High
It’s the time of year when we have entertaining on the brain. These days, spirits and cocktails are VIP guests at everyone’s gathering. According to The Wall Street Journal, spirits, wine, and cocktails are beating out beer as the most requested alcoholic beverages in the US. Before you partake of the party drinks, check out…
Hot Chocolate Bars are in Hot Demand
Hot Beverage Bar Sales are Heating Up! Easy how-to and recipes to get you in on the gourmet hot chocolate trend.
Herbal Tea Vs. ‘Real’ Tea
Are you a tea purist? Do you believe that herbal tea qualifies as a tea? Find out what the differences are and then decide.
The Art of Charcuterie
6 Simple Steps to Help Customers Entertain with Ease Charcuterie — aka cured meats, and cheeses, once seen as a high-end European-type meal is gaining popularity in the United States. A 2017 Nielsen survey found that the meat department and deli counter represent a $9 billion industry in the US, with $200 million of that…
4 Tips to Make Your Holiday Gift Baskets a Slam Dunk
Set yourself up as the go-to gifting headquarters this season. Help customers check off their gift list with a few quick and easy tips for merchandising your goods.
6 Stats to Boost Holiday Retail Spirit
When the stress of the holidays creeps in early . . . we’ve got some feel-good news to bring on the holiday cheer!
4 Fabulous Fall Colors We Can’t Leaf Alone
Autumn’s best colors and flavors come alive in candy. There is so much more to love about fall beyond Halloween.
Chew on These Stats
Chew on these stats! Americans love their chewing gum. Celebrate National Chewing Gum Day today and check out some cool facts before you run down to the corner store for a fresh supply of gum!
Day of the Dead – Sweets & Snacks to get in the Spirit
Celebrating Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead
Falling for Limited Edition Flavors
Limited Time flavors are a driving force behind seasonal sales. Get in on the trends to keep customers coming back for more.
Fang-tastic ways to Keep Halloween Sweet and Safe
Top Allergen-free Treats to Take some of the Scare out of Halloween Halloween is one of the candy industry’s busiest holidays with consumers spending approximately 2.6 billion on candy in 2018, according to the trade publication Candy Industry. While a time of revelry and fun, it can be challenging for the 5.6 million children under…
Just Beachy – Cool Ideas for Warm Weather Treats
National beach Day is August 30. Time to celebrate with some sweets and think about ways to help save our beaches for future generations.
Big Travel Days = Big Snack Sales
Americans will hit the road in record numbers this Labor Day Weekend. Get ready for snack sales!
Simplify Back-to-School Snacking with In-Store Sampling
Now that back to school is in full swing, find new ways to help customers stock up on snacks and staples for family meals.
9 Retro Soda Brands Heating up the Craft Beverage Scene
Tempted to bring in craft soda and retro soda brands? These best selling customer faves are a great place to start.
Amp Up Sales with an Impulse Section Refresh
Back to school is coming soon and that means a change-up in your store’s stock. It’s also a great time to revisit your merchandising strategy, including your impulse sections. Point of sale purchases and impulse purchases can help drive up sales, especially during the times when your store is busier than usual, like back to…
The Newest Travel Snacks Every Hotel Should Carry
Summer travel season is here. Satisfy snackers with healthful grab & go options.
Culinary Visions Food and Flavor Profile Explained
Get the inside scoop on food trends with helpful hints and tips to add trending items to your assortment.
4 Rules for Nostalgia Marketing
Old school. Retro. Classic. No matter how you choose to label it, nostalgia is soul-soothing and sweet. Recent studies indicate that nostalgic feeling may translate into sales.
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