Visitors to Hershey’s booth discovered how Hershey is driving trips and conversion for instant consumables through emerging media channels, cross-merchandising solutions, new product offerings and actionable shopper insights.

According to the National Confectioners Association (NCA), Chocolate represents 60% of the $35 billion US confectionery industry and US chocolate sales total more than $21 billion annually. It is reported that on average people consume 12.57 pounds of chocolate per year. NCA also finds that consumers enjoy chocolate as a treat, averaging two to three times per week. 

Bensdorp Natural Dark cocoa powder is introduced at a time when health-focused consumers are increasingly seeking out premium products that are tasty and have a short, recognizable ingredient list.

While often playing center stage, chocolate and vanilla require extra finesse when used in formulations, as each is a complex ingredient composed of dozens of different volatile chemicals and subjected to multiple stages of processing.

The cocoa in the latest Nestlé innovation is high-quality, with a rich chocolate flavor and roasted notes, pairing well with cinnamon, speculoos, maple, honey, caramel, almonds and walnuts

English Toffee Peanut will officially join the M&M'S line-up in stores. It features the combination of sweet toffee and savory peanut, covered in milk chocolate and wrapped in the brand's signature colorful crispy shell.

The new range offers a variety of sweet snacks to enjoy throughout the day, whether seeking a waffle for a quick breakfast or a Chocolate Cake Bar as a lunch-time treat. 

The cocoa mass for Tony's chocolate is 100% traceable with cocoa beans that were purchased directly from partner cooperatives in Ghana and Ivory Coast.

Confections and snacks both vie for the same "share of stomach," but the fortunes of the two camps have moved in opposite directions in recent years with snacks ascending and confectionery reeling.

Reishi mushrooms are used globally for benefits believed to include boosting immunity, balancing hormones, reducing inflammation and improving the function of vital organs.