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This Halloween could be the scariest ever. Some major candy manufacturers report they won’t be able to meet customer demand for Halloween Candy (CNN)! With Halloween confectionery sales reaching $28.2 Billion last year and expected to climb this year, empty shelves are NOT an option (Candy & Snack Today). Don’t worry. We have some fang-tastic ideas to make your Halloween selection skele-fun with a mix of seasonal and everyday candy.

There’s a bright future ahead. Vibrant hues are taking over 2023 — from fashion, to interior design, to party color themes — even candy buffets and displays.

But not any bright hue will do. Meet the must-have brilliant colors that need to be on your guest list.

November – when the temps drop and the holiday season heats up.

No need to wait for Thanksgiving Parade to get the celebration started. There’s food holidays all month to get you revved up for Turkey Time and beyond.

Here’s some ways to celebrate.

2023 is the year of the pickle.

Pickles and pickle flavored products were everywhere at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo. There the dill-ightful briny, tangy flavor was added to everything from chips, to pretzels — even sweets!

Not surprising since 69% of consumers admit to liking or loving pickle, according to a recent Dataessential survey (Yahoo).

Whether you already know that pickles are a big dill or just getting into it, there’s may ways to add this flavor trend to your snacking routine.

Candy and Soda Pairings to Sweeten Summer Gatherings

Summertime gatherings are heating up and one thing’s for sure – candy and soda will be on the menu. According to the National Confectioners Association, 89% of consumers include candy at their backyard barbeques. Even though candy and soda are regular guests doesn’t mean it needs to be the same old same old. Here’s a refreshing idea – create excitement and drive upsell opportunities by offering up candy and soda pairings.

Here are some classic and unique pairings from our “fizzics” experts sure to make your selection pop.

Instagram Influencers? That’s sooo yesterday! The hottest social media platform driving sales across the entire retail community — TikTok. Described as “Instagram meets YouTube,” TikTok allows individuals to post short clips of anything from comedic skits, to the latest dance moves or — here’s where it gets juicy for those in the food industry – to food reviews AND food challenges!

With 100 million TikTok users in the US alone according to AdAge, that’s A LOT of potential eyeballs to see your business. Major brands selling everything from cleaning products, to apparel, to food already see the potential. The demand for products featured on TikTok is so high, that Amazon has an “as seen on social media” section, AdAge also reports. Take a cue from the big brands. Attract customers with TikTok trend worthy treats.