Candy & Snacks

Circana: Nearly half of Americans snack three or more times a day, a 2.7% increase year over year.

Chains take to social media to introduce "new" products and services.

Each bar is packed with 8 grams of protein and five super grains.

Protein plays a major role in 36% of snacking occasions.

The partners used price increases as mo­tivation to stir their creativity and use store space in innovative new ways.

The companies focused on executing new confectionery secondary display racks above ice cream bunkers, and planogram excellence via category captaincy.

A Super Mario Kit Kat Promotion saw king-size sales at 7-Eleven increase 22%.

A $5 Meal Deal activation grew total confection and packaged beverage category sales during the promotion.