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Candy & Snack Trends
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February 05, 2025
Thanks to social media, consumers’ palates have evolved with exposure to more unique flavor profiles than ever before. The shift has triggered an increased demand for new and adventurous flavors – especially within the candy and snack space.
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May 23, 2024
If you want a glimpse into the future of candy and snacks, simply walk the rows of the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis.
The Sweets & Snacks Expo is THE place for the latest launches from the leading manufacturers in the snacking space.
With hundreds of exhibitors, it’s hard to see it all! We’ve done the work for you. Our team of experts has identified the candy trends going into overdrive for 2024 and beyond.
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November 02, 2023
Nowadays we’re all looking for a little piece of nostalgia. The top way to get that fix — candy.
TikTok is the source for this newfound love of retro candies. Videos with the hashtag #candy reached 48.3 billion views in April 2023 (Mashed). The majority of these videos are of people trying candy from the 80’s, 90’s — even earlier.
Those enjoying the candy aren’t just the older crowd re-trying the candy of their childhood. It’s Gen Z trying the candy for the first time too!
In honor of National Candy Day (November 4) we’ve collected the top 10 nostalgic candies you just have to try.
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July 27, 2023
Goodbye meals – hello snacks!
We’re in the golden age of snacking. 49% of us admit to snacking 3 or more times a day (Supermarket News). That number gets higher in the younger crowd. 74% of consumers between 18 – 34 say they have multiple snacks per day (Food Business News).
As snacking evolves from “tide me over between meals” to “the main event,” what we’re looking for is changing too. Here’s the latest must-haves in snacking.
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June 02, 2023
Sweet Sneak Peek: Top Candy & Snack Trends from the Sweets & Snacks Expo
Searching for the latest in candy, chocolate, and snacks to snack on this National Candy Month? Then look to the Sweets & Snacks Expo.
Sweets & Snacks is THE place where top manufacturers debut their candy and snacking innovations.
The show might not be open to the public, but don’t worry! We were there and are ready to report the top snack and candy trends hitting your shelves.
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October 13, 2022
Looks like consumers’ renewed love of chocolate is in for the long haul. Chocolate sales continue to increase, jumping up 9.2% to $17.3 billion in the 52 weeks ending on July 10 (Candy & Snack Today). That’s even before the major holiday boost! While they’re dedicated to chocolate and chocolate snacks, what they’re looking for has changed. Here’s what’s made the top of the must-have list.
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