Candy & Snacks Trends Spotted at NACS Show 2024Multisensorial experiences and new takes on classics were on display. NCSA Inducts 2024 Class of Confectionery Industry Leaders Into Candy Hall of FameNine honorees are lauded for their lifetime career achievements in the confectionery industry. Mars to Acquire Kellanova The $35.9 billion deal enhances the manufacturer's strategic vision for the future of snacking. New Snickers Campaign Utilizes Artificial Intelligence The technology has been trained to deeply mimic the personality of a major talent and generate limitless pieces of original video. C-store Gum Sales Are Bubbling Back The three largest demographic cohorts are providing the biggest boosts: Generation X, followed by boomers and millennials. Dove Milk Chocolate Tiramisu Caramel Promises The permanent addition to the Promises portfolio is inspired by the traditional Italian dessert. Mars Snacking Invests in Sustainable Dairy Production The new proposition will work to reduce the carbon footprint of dairy in line with the company's 2030 ambition to slash emissions by 50%. Dove Chocolate's Latest Innovation Supports Mothers Returning to the Workforce The Mom Experience Translator can help women convert parenting skills into the job skills that hiring managers want. People on the Move: Chester's Chicken, Pilot Co. & Smoker Friendly Mars Inc., Ovention, Ritter Sport USA and The Vollrath Co. also made personnel changes and announcements. Hubba Bubba Skittles Mini Gum This is the brand's first new gum format since 1988. 1 2 3 4 Next Last
