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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.

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 unique flavors, rare finds, and international flare. A soft drink is a refreshing and affordable way to take a plunge into a daring flavor.

Customers’ preferences for specialty and craft sodas can be as particular as wine, so narrowing down your assortment to the best choices can be difficult. Differentiate your business from the competition — transform your team into true “pop” stars by training staff to understand the different soda personalities and their sipping pleasures. To get you started, we break out the top 4 types.

2020 sparked new consumer appetites that continue into 2021, including cravings for specialty non-alcoholic beverages, according to Forbes. With traveling and other activities sluggish to return to pre-lockdown levels, customers seek to sip from other wells of adventure. A top popular oasis — specialty beverages. It’s time to add a POP of flavor to your beverage selection.

Beverage Daily released it’s 2021 flavor trends that are sure to raise glasses and eyebrows. Read on for practical ways to build these fashionable flavors into your beverage selection.

Love is in the air! Cupid’s packing his arrows and retailers are stocking their shelves to hit the mark this Valentine’s Day. Even with last year’s challenges, the National Retail Federation (NRF) reported Americans spent $21.8 billion on Valentine’s Day in 2021. While chocolate and candy might make up 54% of gift plans (NRF), competitor analysis company, Competitor Monitor reports “staying in” and “creating an experience” are emerging trends for Valentine’s gifts. Time to think outside the (chocolate) box with exceptional food experiences.

Our expert food matchmakers offer advice sure to get customers’ hearts all aflutter.

Time to POP the question – which is the correct term for the sweet, fizzy soft drinks Americans love to sip for refreshment?

And the answer is . . .

. . . completely dependent on geography.

Food and beverage market research firm, Innova Market Insights recently announced its top 2019 food trend predictions. But, don’t go swapping out your entire assortment just yet. Incorporating even a few items from some or all of the categories listed below, will allow your customers to experience these trends without significantly impacting your bottom line.

We’ve taken some of the mystery out of the trends, with real-world examples of products that can be added to your shelves with ease.