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Monthly Archives: September 2022
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September 30, 2022
Home is where the heart is AND where the snacks are made! Homemade snacks are still holding strong with 17% of consumers making them (National Confectioners Association). And with major business hubs like New York City only reporting 50% of workers back in the office, the homemade trend is sure to continue (CNBC). But lives are getting busier. Help make their homemade snacks a home run with premium ingredients and mix-ins that cut down the prep time.
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September 23, 2022
International candy is going mainstream. Once something you could only experience when traveling abroad, social media outlets like TikTok have spurred retailers to carry more imported confections than ever before (The Atlantic). One country whose candy is getting lots of love – Japan. Exotic, intense flavors, unique textures, and vibrant packaging, Japanese confections are an experience for the senses.
New to the world of Japanese Candy? Let us take you on a tour of the top Japanese confectionery brands sure to make your business an international candy destination.
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September 15, 2022
In a world of ever-changing consumer habits, snack selection has remained constant. Snacking is still spontaneous with 72% of consumers not planning their snacks, instead simply grabbing as needed (National Confectioners Association). For one-third of these consumers, the impulse section is part of the snacking experience (National Confectioners Association). Even as impulse sections evolve beyond traditional cashiered lanes to include self-serve checkouts, self-serve corrals, and grab-and-go sections, must-have items are emerging, regardless of format. Check out these tips for the must-haves to create an on-point point of sale.
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September 08, 2022
Want to instantly create a chic, modern vibe? Think monochromatic. Retailers and event planners are taking a cue from the latest fashion trends, using a single hue to set the modern mood and make products pop (PartySlate.com)! Not only does monochromatic present the opportunity to showcase a large amount of product, it creates a dramatic social media photo op too (Commercial Cutting)!
But not any hue will do. Read on for some of the most popular monochromatic themes and how to incorporate them into your retail space or next event.
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September 01, 2022
Consumers are in the mood to manage their mood. One of the ways they’re doing that is through food. 40% of consumers are interested in mood-based food experiences, with 37% looking for their snacks to aid with mood according to recent surveys (Food Dive). While the focus on functional ingredients might be new, the items they’re turning to are tried and true foods we all know. Set the mood for success by highlighting these better-for-you products.
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