April 7, 2010
Wrigley Event Benefits Children's Charities
The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. is sponsoring its 13th annual Wrigley Start Early Run & Walk …more
April 6, 2010
Traffic Increases Across Channels
A 2.2 percent increase in average monthly shopping trips across channels during 2009 marks the first time in years trip behavior has posted positive gains…more
April 6, 2010
Walgreens March Sales Up 6.4 Percent
Walgreen Co. registered $5.82 billion in sales in March, an increase of 6.4 percent year-on-year…more
April 6, 2010
Frito-Lay Launches Mighty Zingers
Cheetos Mighty Zingers are new from Frito-Lay North America, Inc.…more
April 6, 2010
Reese's Packs Promote Iron Man
Specially marked packs of King Size Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups now feature images from the movie Iron Man 2…more
April 6, 2010
Jack Link's Sponsors iPhone App
Jack Link’s Beef Jerky and The Onion are partnering on an iPhone app that allows consumers to easily access the fake news source’s latest stories…more
April 5, 2010
Halloween and Christmas Products Online
Complementing the seasonal coverage in Candy & Snack TODAY magazine’s Halloween and Christmas product reports, exclusive online product previews…more
April 5, 2010
Coupon Use Saves Consumers $800M
The economy encouraged 30 percent more consumers to use coupons in 2009, resulting in $800 million more being saved…more
April 5, 2010
Gourmet Int. To Expand Niche Co. Distribution
Gourmet International, Inc. will take over importation, sales and distribution the range of specialty food brands formerly handled by Niche Import Co…more
April 5, 2010
Chocolate Reduces Risk Of Heart Disease
Chocolate consumption can help reduce the risk of heart disease, according to a study in the European Heart Journal…more
April 5, 2010
Askinosie Auctions First Liberian Chocolate
Askinosie Chocolate will auction a set of five single origin bars made with cocoa beans from Liberia to raise money…more
April 2, 2010
Callebaut Posts Revenue, Volume Jumps
Barry Callebaut AG notes its “robust growth” in the first six months of its 2009/2010 fiscal year results from its global expansion and chocolate outsourcing…more
April 2, 2010
Warrell To Use Classic Caramel
The Warrell Corp. is changing the name of its nostalgic caramel and candy business to Classic Caramel…more
April 2, 2010
Retail Consumer Traffic Slips
Monthly consumer shopping trips declined four percent year-on-year by February across all channels…more
April 1, 2010
Lloyd's Of London Insures Butterfinger
Nestlé USA, Inc. has secured a $1Million insurance policy on its Butterfinger bars…more
April 1, 2010
Sugarfree Ring Pops Debut
A sugarfree version of Bazooka Candy Brands’ top-selling Ring Pop is now available.…more
April 1, 2010
George W. Bush To Speak At NACS
Former President George W. Bush is the scheduled speaker for the closing general session of the Atlanta NACS show in October…more
April 1, 2010
American Licorice Debuts Natural Vines
Natural Vines, premium soft licorice twists made without artificial flavors and preservatives, are new from the American Licorice Co…more
April 1, 2010
Frito-Lay Promotes Compostable Bags
Promoting its new 100 percent compostable SunChips bags, Frito-Lay North America, Inc. is partnering with the U.S. Composting Council and Earth 911 for a campaign…more
March 31, 2010
Walgreens Cleared For Reade Acquisition
Walgreen Co. has been granted regulatory clearance for its acquisition of Duane Reade Holdings, Inc…more
