Winter Holidays

Demographic trends such as an increase in multicultural families and smaller households are influencing how America bakes.

McCormick & Company, Inc. announces plans to significantly increase the number of Organic and Non-GMO offerings in 2016. Find out what will change for the flavor company's products.

CGT Editor Alarice Rajagopal gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.

Early reports predict a slow kickoff to the holiday shopping season could bring an estimated 11% drop in sales year over year. Despite gains in online traffic and sales, overall sales were soft this Thanksgiving as the average shopper spent 6.4% less over the long weekend.

Fan favorites M&M'S Brand Crispy Chocolate Candies and SNICKERS Xtreme Bar will join newcomers 3 MUSKETEERS Mint Bites, COMBOS Baked Snacks in two sweet and salty flavors, DOVE Whole Fruit Dipped In Dark Chocolate, TWIX Creamy Peanut Butter Cookie Bars and festive seasonal shapes.

The addition of the Russell Stover and Whitman's brands are expected to perfectly complement Lindt & Sprngli's existing chocolate portfolio and make the company the No. 3 North American chocolate manufacturer.

Mars Retail Group announces it signed Mad Engine Inc. as a new licensee to produce a wide range of apparel that will express the colorful fun of the M&MS and SKITTLES Brands.

Lucky Charms cereal is commemorating 50 years of magically delicious fun with a 50-day celebration thanking fans young and old for keeping the magic alive all these years.