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In this issue: Coverage of dark chocolate, better-for-you products, jellies, sweets that shock, and candy in unexpected retail locations, as well as exclusive reports on the 2011 Washington Forum, Candy Hall of Fame and New Product Awards, and a buyer interview with George Patterson, of AMC Theatres.
In this issue: In-depth features about jelly beans, breath mints and caramels; details on how to capitalize on point-of-sale data; coverage of industry efforts to encourage reform of the U.S. sugar program; new products; and an exclusive Dot Foods, Inc. distributor profile.
In this issue: Reports on retro candy, merchandising for maximum impact, capturing trip frequency, and our exclusive SWEETS & SNACKS EXPO coverage, as well as Valentine and Easter product previews and in-depth features on brittles, trail mix, and energy-boosting sweets and snacks.
In this issue: Our 2011 Sweets & Snacks EXPO pre-show guide, coverage of more than 450 products, an interview with E-Z Mart, Inc. Category Manager Danna Huskey, and in-depth articles on licorice, bubblegum, coconut, popcorn and sustainable packaging.
In this issue: Major interviews with winners of the NCA’s first annual Confectionery Leadership Awards, a SWEETS & SNACKS EXPO Pre-Show Planner special section, Cinnamon flavor trend report, update on the Sugarfree sector and pictorial reviews of the ISM show in Cologne and the NCA’s State of the Industry Conference in Miami.
In this issue: Focused reports on consumer trends, lower-income shoppers and marketing to male consumers, as well as our exclusive interview with NCA Vice-chairman Bob Simpson and coverage of the taffy segment, popular licenses and the gluten-free market.
In this issue: Trend reports on peanut butter and the cracker segment, how event sampling encourages sales, our exclusive interview with NCA Chairman Mitchell Goetze and a look at how Travel Centers’ Erin Slater buys candy and snacks for a consumer base of professional drivers.
In this issue: Examining the influence of real fruit and fruit flavors on new product introductions, an interview with ampm Category Manager Jim Hachtel, understanding consumer demand and an explanation of the industry’s latest commitment to sustainable cocoa production.
In this issue: A wrap up of the 2010 SWEETS & SNACKS EXPO, an inside look at Sam’s Club, our exclusive findings on the state of the hard candy sector, private label candy update and reaching the Hispanic market.
In this issue: 2010 Sweets & Snacks EXPO show and product previews, all natural products, lollipops, candy in combat zone, ethical and fair trade practices and Wilson Farms Rachel Montgomery buyer interview.
In this issue: Boxed chocolate sales, spring and summer sales opportunities, socially aware marketing, Blockbuster’s Joe Koubek interview and SWEETS & SNACKS EXPO 2010 pre-show planner.
In this issue: Snack Bars report, marshmallows segment update, Christmas and Halloween Buyers Mart and Pamida’s Pat Stenoish interview.
In this issue: Milk chocolate bars report, reaching consumers through social media websites, Giant Eagle’s Tim Tackett interview and info on the 2010 Sweets & Snacks Expo.
In this issue: Interview with Walgreens’ Paul Minger, C-Store report, reaching the baby boomer market, healthy chips report and theater boxes update.
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