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Retro Candy

Retro and Nostalgic Candy items such as Nestle Crunch bars, Bazooka Bubble Gum, Hershey Candy Bars, Altoids and 100 Grand Bars are amazing to me.  I was in a local pharmacy and I heard a client say wow what a great collection of Retro Candy.  OMG this is the candy I grew up with.  Is it really retro candy?

 

These candies are that great they have stood the test of time.

 

Am I that old?  OK born in 1961 and my candy is retro.  WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK time to work the candy machine.

Kids Love Halloween Candy

It’s that time again, Be Generous Kids Love Halloween Candy.  Try King Size bars this year either in 36 or 48 count.  If you like a bulk size purchase of candy can really hit the mark.  The bottom line is to give lots of candy away to the kids for Halloween this year.

Enjoying a Souring Experience (Sour Candy Sales on the Rise )

Sour candy have taken the candy market by storm over the past few decades, appealing to all ages and demographics.

The rise in sour candy sales has been attributed to its constant innovation in flavor options and packaging formats such as belts, sticks and rolls. Studies suggest that the most important factor in its growth in popularity is linked to the fact that the cycle of consumers has come full circle. Individuals on the brink of adulthood have been raised on sour candy, and now that their palettes are expanding with new flavors, their mindsets about the products are being reinforced as well. In turn, these young adults are introducing new sour treats to their children. In other words, exposing these products to youngsters later create devoted adult consumers.  So stock your candy store with sour candy.

Candy Industry, Innovation and Simplification.

No matter the category, industry-wide, chocolate producers are changing packaging designs to address changing customer needs.  Stand up bags with re-sealable closures and tablets individually wrapped sections offer snack and store capability.  Better portion-control make these innovations appeal to buyers looking for fresher and healthier options.   Note the heightened focus on nutritional value and providing serving size information on product labels.  No wonder Snickers is sold in king, original, snack, bite and bit sizes! 

Disappointing unit sales have spurred innovation and simplification in the market.  While we can expect giants like Mars and Nestle to exploit the nostalgic value of bars consumers know and love.  But by nimbly responding to consumer demands, smaller chocolate makers can make a name for themselves too.

Chocolate Sale Hit $4.9 Billion

Well the news is out.

Here are the top selling Chocolate over the last year ending 1/25/2009.  All dollars in (M) millions.  These are the top ten candy bars.  You can see more detail and pictures on our candy bar web page.

M&Ms $106M
Hershey $95M
Reese $89M
Snickers $77M
Kit Kat $44M
Twix $34M
3 Musketeers $33M
Butterfinger $22M
Milky Way $19M
York Peppermint Patty $18m

Make it healthy, make it exciting and make it easy

The word out in industry is to “Make it healthy, make it exciting and make it easy”.  That is the mantra being called in order to keep the number one confectionary category at the top.  Chewing gum has been linked to weight loss, oral health maintenance, stress management and increased concentration.  The calorie conscious consumer certainly benefits from Sugar Free Gum.  The Wrigley Company has actually done scientific research indicating the benefits of chewing gum in the areas of weight management, oral health and stress and concentration.  Chewing gum can burn 11 calories in an hour and also provides and alternative to eating other foods.  Orbit gum caries the American Dental Association Seal of Approval because it is proven to fight cavities.  A study conducted by the Congress of Behavioral Medicine indicates that chewing gum may help reduce stress, improve alertness and relieve anxiety.

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