2008 Trends
May 07, 2008
NCA (National Confectioners Association) predicts 2008 will be a strong year for chocolate and other categories like exotic flavored candies and sugar-free gum.
Willy Wonka Runts are a good example of a bulk vend candy with exotic shapes and flavorings that will capitalize on this trend for 2008.
A terrific example in the gumball catagory is Fancy Fruits Gumballs, which include a mix of 5 popular flavors: Kiwi, Cantaloupe, Pink Grapefruit, Apple, and Pineapple.
Sugar-free gum continues to take the spot-light again with NCA reporting sales up 13.5% in 2007!
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Hershey Candy projects a sweet year for 2008
May 01, 2008
Hershey Candy announced it will step up performance making 2008 an investment year. Reese’s Pieces is one of the most popular candies for bulk vending. Candymachines.com offers this tasty candy coated creamy peanut butter treat in your choice of a 44 oz. bag or a 33 lb. case.
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New Wrapped Bruiser Jawbreakers from Sconza
May 01, 2008
Psychedelic, Psychedelic Jr. and Bizarre Bruiser Jawbreakers from Sconza are now available individually wrapped in bulk for wholesale and promotional customers.
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One Word… Chocolate!
Apr 29, 2008
The chocolate and cocoa manufacturer commissioned a consumer survey from IPSOS, which ran from January 7 to 28 this year. The report indicates that more than a third of regular chocolate-eaters would relish more choice in the kinds of products available, and also shows growing interest in chocolate. The research bureau quizzed consumers in Belgium, Switzerland, France, Germany, UK and USA. “The most avid fans of origin chocolates are the Americans (53 per cent) and the Swiss (52 per cent),” said Barry Callebaut. As well as having the potential to provide a different sensory experie
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Spiral Rocket Gumball Machine is a Trip
Apr 21, 2008
Everyone loves this new spiral rocket themed vending machine, now available from candymachines.com…
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