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  • October 7, 2020

    Sip. Savor. Smile. Specialty Sodas for Every Personality

    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…

  • September 9, 2020

    Color us Surprised – the Influence of Color on Purchases and Mood

    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.

  • June 25, 2020

    Do You Say Pop or Soda?

    Do You Say Pop or Soda?

    Soda, Pop, Cocola, Soda Pop, Coke . . . what do you call the sweet, effervescent refreshment?

  • March 9, 2020

    8 Easter Retail Stats To Get You Hoppin’

    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.

  • February 10, 2020

    Hail to the Treats!

    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…

  • January 27, 2020

    And the Winner is… Movie Snacks!

    And the Winner is… Movie Snacks!

    Tasty trivia about movie-time snacking

  • January 20, 2020

    Our Love Affair with Valentine’s Day Chocolate

    Our Love Affair with Valentine’s Day Chocolate

    Ever wonder why we give heart shaped boxed filled with chocolates at Valentine’s Day?

  • January 13, 2020

    A Snack Stats Blitz for the Big Game

    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…

  • January 6, 2020

    Jumping for Beans – Jelly Beans

    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.

  • December 30, 2019

    7 Healthy Food Stats to Supercharge New Year Sales

    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…

  • December 23, 2019

    Better-for-You Snacks That Hit the Sweet Spot

    Better-for-You Snacks That Hit the Sweet Spot

    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.

  • December 16, 2019

    Silver and Gold Bring Sparkle to any Event

    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…

  • December 9, 2019

    Make the Holidays Extra Cozy With Old Fashioned Candy

    Make the Holidays Extra Cozy With Old Fashioned Candy

    We’ve trimmed the tree and decked the halls. Time to enjoy longtime holiday candy favorites!  90% of us plan to share or gift chocolate and candy this season (National Confectioners Association (NCA)). While new Christmas treats pop up every year, we’re feeling nostalgic for candies that have stood the test of time.  Join us as we take…

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