The good news is that the United States still represents the largest confectionary market on the planet, but the Asian-Pacific market is death-gripping our heels. This information isn’t novel by any stretch for people years deep in confection production, but the implications it creates for leading distributors could mean a tide of changes for the… Read more »
In terms of candy retail design, less is more. Many design consulting firms live by this advice, and they pass these wise words down to their clients. When a customer comes into your store, you want their eyes to rest directly on your product. Lollipops are already colorful; there’s really no need to go overboard… Read more »
If you’ve hosted a dinner party before, you’re probably familiar with the sound of the after-dinner groans your guests make after eating a gratuitous meal, prepared by you. Once they see the sight of dessert, they are usually ready to throw in the towel. Since 2015, the number of Americans who eat dessert after a… Read more »
Expert Black Friday shoppers know that the best toy deals are going to be released on the morning of this hectic retail holiday, and when they are, parents on a conquest for the hottest LEGO set or Star Wars toys are going to race to the stores in a flash. Do you know what children… Read more »
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend 2.7 billion dollars on Halloween candy this year. That’s a lot of candy! The interesting thing about this is that many families across the country celebrate Halloween without really knowing much about where the “trick or treat” tradition came from. Here’s a brief look at how… Read more »
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there are all kinds of things that you can do to bring awareness to the cause. For starters, you can take the time to educate yourself about breast cancer. Did you know that one out of every eight women in the United States will deal with invasive breast… Read more »
The summer season is all about enjoying the warm weather, fun parties and, of course, the arrival of summer camps. Every year, thousands of kids pack up their bags and spend the time off from school at their favorite camp. Whether it’s a camping trip with family, an outing with a Girl or Boy Scout… Read more »
Spring is a great time to shake things up a bit, don’t you think? That’s why we’re excited to announce we’re shaking things up here at CIMA Confections with the addition of three new flavors to the Yummy Lix lineup. Not only are they delicious crowd-pleasers like all our other flavors, they’re inspired by liquor-filled… Read more »
Easter is right around the corner, and if you’re having a hard time trying to figure out what other kind of candy to offer your customers besides Peeps, we have good news: Yummy Lix has its own line of Easter Joy lollipops! Offering lollipops to your customers as an alternative dessert option is a great… Read more »
Even though there may still be snow in many parts of the country, spring is almost here and that means baseball teams across the country will soon be starting spring training to get ready for the upcoming season. In fact, many of the professional teams are starting their practices and workouts now, and as you… Read more »