Candy and Snack TODAY March/April 2011 : Page 4
CONTENTS SPECIAL SECTIONS 58 SWEETS & SNACKS EXPO ® PRE-SHOW PLANNER Special new exhibits, a new mobile app for use on the show floor and thousands of new products will greet visitors at this year’s show, scheduled May 24 to 26 in Chicago. Check out our exclusive guide to learn more. 40 CONFECTIONERY LEADERSHIP AWARDS DEBUT Rebecca Fries, candy and grocery buyer, U.S. Marine Corps Exchange; Tim Tackett, category manager at Giant Eagle, Inc.; and Bill Walker, product director of candy and snacks at McLane Co., Inc. were the recipients of NCA’s inaugural Confectionery Leadership Awards. Our pictorial report is followed by exclusive interviews with each of the 2011 winners. DEPARTMENTS 6 8 18 28 34 36 38 62 65 66 Publisher’s Note Category News Christmas Buyers’ Mart Halloween Buyers’ Mart Washington Watch By The Numbers Editor’s Notebook Broker Directory Advertiser/Product Index Off The Shelf FEATURES 12 SUGARFREE SOARS, ATTRACTS CONSUMERS Sugarfree confectionery sales are on the rise. In this report, sources share their insights on where the market is headed and how retailers can capitalize on growing consumer demand. 24 32 ISM INTEL Our exclusive at-the-show coverage of ISM 2011 highlights trends in premium chocolate, antioxidant-enhanced and better-for-you products from across the globe. EXCLUSIVE: STATE OF THE INDUSTRY REPORT A record-breaking crowd attended the NCA’s annual State of the Industry Conference in Miami, where dynamic presentations offered significant insights about the category, its consumers, and the best ways to improve business. 54 CINNAMON SEGMENT SALES SIZZLE Spice and versatility give cinnamon widespread appeal in the confectionery category, as suppliers continue to capitalize on consumers’ growing interest. 4 Candy & Snack TODA Y March/April 2011 w w w. c a n d y a n d s n a c k t o d a y. c o m
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