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NCA 2010 Candy Show: The Sweetest Spot on Earth

Candy and snacks sales flourish in 2009.
Post Date: 06/25/2010
Author: Diane Toops, News and Trends Editor

Kids Catch the Buzz of Java Rocks Caffeinated Candies

Chocolaty caffeine candies 'Smells like a Starbucks' say our junior high testers.
Post Date: 04/13/2010
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Rollout: New Food Products for December 2008

New food products guaranteed to whet the appetite.
Post Date: 11/26/2008
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Kids applaud healthier candy bar

Our panel of eighth-graders say Nestle's Butterfinger Stixx are 'like a regular Butterfinger, only lighter.'
Post Date: 11/19/2007
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Food Biz Kids: Stixx appealing because of their shape

The new shape of Butterfingers are a fast, portable snack, according to our panelist of 8th graders.
Post Date: 02/19/2007
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Product Spotlight: Chocolate for multitasking

Nestle has created a new form for its popular (but old — 1938) Crunch bar: Crunch Stixx. The remake moves the product to a more premium space and also makes it more convenient. Nestle rolls novelty, demographics, premiumness and convenience into Nestle’s Crunch Stixx.
Post Date: 09/27/2006
Author: Hollis Ashman and Jacqueline Beckley, Consumer Understanding Editors

Toops Scoops: Candy show brings out the kid in me

The usual, delightful sugar and spice plus plenty of chocolate … and fortified candy arrives on the scene.
Post Date: 08/01/2006
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

Coming to a grocery near you …

The annual FMI show provides a look at the many innovative products hoping to find space on the shelf.
Post Date: 07/25/2006
Author: Diane Toops, David Feder and Dave Fusaro

Food Biz Kids: 'Give them to Fear Factor.'

Raisins + cherry flavor + sour = mixed feelings
Post Date: 06/01/2006
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

Editor’s Plate: Healthier products abound at this year’s FMI show

The FMI show proved food processors are trying their best to formulate with the Dietary Guidelines in mind.
Post Date: 06/01/2006
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Rollout: The best of June’s new food products

This month's debutantes include Birds Eye Steamfresh veggies; Wishbone Salad Spritzers; Kellogg's Granola Munch'ems and Special K Snack Bites; 100 calorie packs from Frito-Lay; Dr Pepper Berries & Cream; McCormick Finishing Sauces.
Post Date: 05/31/2006
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

Food Biz Kids: Trident splashes peppermint with vanilla

They came, they saw, they chewed, and then our 7th grade panelists concluded, "Peppermint and vanilla mix well."
Post Date: 04/11/2006
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

Rollout: February's most interesting new food products

Hershey's Kissables; Birds Eye’s Herb Garden Collection; Quaker Life with yogurt; DiGiorno’s wheat pizza; Cheez-It Fiesta; Seattle’s Best Coffee at home.
Post Date: 01/31/2006
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

Rollout: January's most interesting new products

Birds Eye Steam & Serve side dishes; Kraft’s healthier mac & cheese; frozen premium fruit from Dole; Crystal Light for bottled water; Mega M&M’s; Pepperidge Farm Chocolate Dipped cookies
Post Date: 12/21/2005
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

Food Biz Kids: Mixed reviews for Hershey's Caramel SnackBarz

‘Are they trying to compete with Nestlé Toll House Bars?’
Post Date: 12/19/2005
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

Rollout: December's most interesting new food products

A look at holiday products: new beef cut; Jones' unusual soda flavors; Eagle dessert in a kit; brown sugar Splenda; Ore-Ida frozen roasted potatoes; a gift for Fido; a better butter wrapper.
Post Date: 11/30/2005
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2005 Innovation Awards: Works of art

Our editors, readers and advisors pick the masterpieces of 2005 (and a couple of potboilers) with an eye toward healthier eating.
Post Date: 11/28/2005
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Product Spotlight: Fusion reaction in your mouth

Cadbury’s Trident Fusion Gum creates a unique, customized experience that doubles or triples gum consumption.
Post Date: 09/23/2005
Author: Hollis Ashman and Jacqueline Beckley, Consumer Understanding Editors

Toops Scoops: Sweetening the bottom line

At this year’s All Candy Expo, the recent charge of the lite brigade was challenged by indulgence.
Post Date: 08/01/2005
Author: Diane Toops, News & Trends Editor

Food Biz Kids: Perfect easy-to-go brownie

Putting the brownie on the inside is a great idea.
Post Date: 03/24/2005
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