Insights to drive sweet success with chocolate salesChocolate-obsessed Canadians push sales higher for convenience stores, as vendors innovate to meet consumers’ evolving needs. Bel Group Canada announces two key appointments Anne-Laure Coussot from Mondelez taking on VP, strategy for company’s fruit category. Photos and highlights from the 2024 Star Women in Convenience Awards Annual ceremony honours the important role women play in Canada’s convenience industry. Mondelēz International with Accenture and Publicis Groupe to Advance AI-powered marketing capabilities Launch of new platform accelerates use of generative AI in content creation. 2024 Impact Awards winner: Mondelēz Canada COMMUNITY SERVICE/LOCAL IMPACT/GIVING BACK 2024 Star Women in Convenience winner: Elisabeta Catana SHINING STAR Sour Patch Kids Oreos? Peeps Pepsi? What's behind the weird flavors popping up on store shelves Food companies are responding to the changing and expanding tastes of consumers. It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers, but big brands see profits Chocolate eggs and bunnies are more expensive than ever. Candy companies pitch gum as a stress reliever and concentration aid to revive stale U.S. sales Globally, gum sales burst during pandemic, but are on the rise again. Product of the Year Canada announces 2024 winners 4,000 Canadians voted for winners across 39 categories, covering food, snacks, beverages, health products and more. 2024 OUTLOOK: Convenience and gas Industry leaders from across Canada weigh in on the issues, trends and opportunities shaping the channel. Mondelēz International appoints Stephanie Lilak executive VP and chief people officer Succeeds Paulette Alviti who will retire in April 2024. First Previous 3 4 5 6 Next Last
