TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHOCOLATE
BITTER AND SWEET
Rising prices might be impacting sales, but chocolate continues to entice consumers.
FEATURES
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
GUM
CHEWING ON
Consumer demands are guiding gum innovation, with Gen Z leading the way.
GUMMIES
THE PERFECT BITE
Consumers are hunting for gummies with unique shapes and flavors, including seasonal releases.
HARD CANDY
THE SWEET SPOT
The hard candy category has seen moderate growth, driven by new innovation and B4Y products.
MINTS
FRESH TAKE
The mints category continues to innovate with interesting, modern flavors.
OTHER
QUITE THE NOVELTY
The novelty non-chocolate segment is the largest and fastest-growing in the category.
FEATURES
Smart Home Solutions
With more people staying home and working remotely, the smart home market is bustling with innovation, change and opportunities.
Security Readers & Credentials Evolve
Options in the world of access control readers and credentials continue to grow — but which is best for your project?
Pushing AI Into the Spotlight
Pandemic requirements and mature technology make now the perfect time for security integrators to get comfortable with artificial intelligence.
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DEPARTMENTS
// Insider News & Business
AFA rebrands as Alarm Connections; ASAP-to-PSAP launches in Cumberland County, Pa.; and more news you might have missed.
// Technology @ Work
Learn how Sage Integration helped Akron Children’s Hospital design a security plan complete with access control, video surveillance and more.
// Technology Solutions & Skills
Nortek debuts 2GIG EDGE; DICE Matrix Integrator provides more options; StoneLock and Johnson Controls team up to provide contactless security.
// Products & Services
The “Editor’s Choice” and more new products and solutions as described by manufacturers.
// Digital Shuffle
Check out these videos, websites, blogs, apps and all things digital for security professionals.
// Classifieds
// Ad Index
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