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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.

Agritourism destinations are cropping up everywhere and interest continues to grow, as more tourists opt for seclusion and fresh air over crowded tourist traps. It’s so popular, agritourism is expected to expand by $4.33 billion between now and 2025 (Smartbrief). What exactly is agritourism or agritainment? Agritainment/Agritourism includes anything from an all-inclusive “farm stay”, to corn mazes, to you pick farms, to wineries, to mazes in flower fields or corn fields, to farm stands, and even local plant nurseries. Even with the shift to rustic and rural destinations, tourists still expect similar amenities they’d find at a traditional tourist spot – including gift shops stocked with goodies to bring home. Keep your shop fully stocked and nurture your profits with candy and specialty foods to sell alongside your fresh produce or homemade baked goods.

With beautiful locales and scenic views, your selection shouldn’t be the standard fare found at any box store checkout. Think

Cool California vibes bring a soda popping with summertime feelings. California-based Nesbitt’s features juicy fruity flavors of orange, peach, and strawberry. The vibrant colors are sure to get noticed while the retro lettering harkens back to the good ole days of traveling Route 66.

Don’t forget the iconic summertime beverages iced tea and lemonade. Make sure to stock the extra special kinds, made the old fashioned way with real lemons, naturally brewed tea, and pure cane sugar. We love Joe Tea. Inspired by the good feelings and simplicity of road tripping, Joe Tea is made with pure cane sugar and features an old pickup truck front and center on the label – what better icon for a cool summer trip? Bold summertime flavors like Mango Lemonade, Peach, and Raspberry

Nowadays tourists and locals visit Farm Stands and Farmers Markets not only to satisfy their lust for local produce, dairy, eggs, and homemade goodies, they are eager for an experience. Candy displays bring on the smiles and offer customers a memorable adventure with bushels of old-fashioned fun. Plus candy and nostalgic brands can help grow your business, all while helping you stand out in your field.

Creating a cream of the crop candy display doesn’t require a big investment, or a degree in design. Just a little imagination and some tasty treats and you’ll be creating a-maize-ing displays in no time.

All puns aside, (kidding we love puns) plow on to read 4 tips to spark your imagination and turnip the volume on creativity.

We’ve trimmed the tree and decked the halls. Time to enjoy longtime holiday candy favorites!

90% of us plan to share or gift chocolate and candy this season (National Confectioners Association (NCA)). While new Christmas treats pop up every year, we’re feeling nostalgic for candies that have stood the test of time.

Join us as we take a trip down memory lane while introducing new twists on holiday classic favorites.

Halloween is brewing and we all have candy on the brain. No matter how your customers choose to celebrate this year, each one has a favorite candy they hope will end up in their treat bag. Did you know some of these crave-worthy candies have been part of customers’ dreams for more than 100 years? (Okay, so we don’t know how many centenarians frequent your shop, but you understand, a classic is a classic for a reason).

We know nostalgia sells and nostalgic candies are a great addition to your selection — particularly during Halloween. Today, we’re feeling both nostalgic and patriotic (especially with elections just around the corner) so, we decided to share with you some of our favorite US-invented candies that are Halloween and year-round staples.

Goo Goo Clusters