TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHOCOLATE
SWEET INDULGENCE
Challenges persist in chocolate but producers continue pivoting and innovating.
FEATURES
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
GUM
CHEW ON THIS
Sugarless gum options fared better than regular, but producers are optimistic about the future.
NON-CHOCOLATE
CRAFTED WITH CARE
Consumers’ taste profiles have been skewing towards bolder, more unique flavors.
HARD CANDY
HARD YEAR
Hard candy sales dipped, but brands say healthful inclusions and creative plays won over consumers.
MINTS
KEEPING THINGS FRESH
Producers are working to keep consumers interested in mints with fruity flavors and other innovations.
NOVELTY
FUN TIMES
Novelty candy producers had a few reasons to celebrate over the past year.
TECHNOLOGY & TECHNIQUES
SEASONING AND COATING EQUIPMENT
Producers include flexibility, reliability, ease of sanitation on more on their wish lists.
SHOW PREVIEWS
SHOW PREVIEW
FOOD SAFETY SUMMIT
The conference aims to help professionals across the protect their products, consumers, and company reputations.
SHOW PREVIEW
SWEETS & SNACKS EXPO
The Indianapolis conference is set to deliver education, innovation, and, of course, treats.
FEATURES - Profiles
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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