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17 Sep 2026|1 min read|Document

Clean, Functional, and Future-Ready: Consumer-Driven Shifts in Snacks & Confectionery

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Consumer Trends, Flavor & Ingredient Trends, Market & Shopper Trends, Summer Education Series
20 Aug 2026|1 min read|Document

Emerging Consumer Trends Shaping the Future of Confectionery

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15 Oct 2026

Getting to Know Seasonal Chocolate & Candy Consumers 2026

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20 Aug 2026

Emerging Consumer Trends Shaping the Future of Confectionery

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17 Sep 2026

Clean, Functional, and Future-Ready: Consumer-Driven Shifts in Snacks & Confectionery

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11 Jun 2026|1 min read|Document

From Scroll to Cart: What Drives Gen Z Discovery and Loyalty

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18 Mar 2026|1 min read|Document

SOTIC 2026: The New Candy Commerce Playbook

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13 Nov 2025|1 min read|Document

Getting To Know Gum & Mint Consumers – Full Report

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Consumer Research, Consumer Trends, Gum & Mints, Market & Shopper Trends, NCA Proprietary Research, Shopper Insights
08 Oct 2025|1 min read|Document

Getting to Know Candy Consumers 2025 Webinar

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08 Oct 2025|1 min read|Document

Getting to Know Candy Consumers 2025

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18 Sep 2025|1 min read|Document

What Makes a Product Go Viral?

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19 Aug 2025|1 min read|Document

Trending Flavors in Confections and Snacks

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