Category: Chocolate

• Cravings of Comfort and Health – During COVID

  

  Comfort and Well-Being Top Consumers’ Shopping Lists for 2020

  Heather Mayer

  October 20, 2020

  Chocolate, Confection, Snacks, Trends

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• 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.

  Heather Mayer

  March 9, 2020

  Chocolate, Confection, Easter

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• 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…

  Heather Mayer

  February 10, 2020

  Chocolate, Confection, Merchandising

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• And the Winner is… Movie Snacks!

  

  Tasty trivia about movie-time snacking

  Heather Mayer

  January 27, 2020

  Chocolate, Confection, Snacks

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• Our Love Affair with Valentine’s Day Chocolate

  

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

  Heather Mayer

  January 20, 2020

  Chocolate, Confection, Valentine’s Day

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• 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.

  Heather Mayer

  December 23, 2019

  Chocolate, Confection, Merchandising, Snacks, Trends

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• 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…

  Heather Mayer

  December 16, 2019

  Chocolate, Christmas, Confection, Event Planning

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• 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.

  Heather Mayer

  November 13, 2019

  Chocolate, Christmas, Confection, Event Planning, Merchandising, Specialty Food

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• 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!

  Heather Mayer

  October 14, 2019

  Chocolate, Christmas, Confection, Trends

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• 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.

  Heather Mayer

  October 7, 2019

  Chocolate, Confection, Event Planning, Halloween

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