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The "Reporter" keeps you up to date with Lehi Valley news, tips and related industry news. You'll get an email each quarter letting you know of new content, but you can easily find past articles and information here.


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Why You Should Stock Popcorn and Corn Puffs in Your Convenience Store

May 1st, 2023

Convenience stores are known for providing quick and easy snacks to customers on the go. As a retailer, stocking your convenience store with popular snacks is essential for maintaining a steady revenue stream. Two popular snack options that should be stocked in your store are popcorn and corn puffs. Both snacks have their unique benefits and appeal to different types of customers, making them a must-have in any convenience store.

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Why Retailers Need a Seasonal Private Label Candy Program

April 30th, 2023

For retailers in the candy and snack category, private label candy programs provide a valuable opportunity to establish a strong brand identity, stand out from competitors, and build customer loyalty. One way to achieve this is by offering a seasonal private label candy program that features best sellers and also unique items not dominant in National Brands.

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Hot Trends in Popcorn and Puffs Convenience Store Sales

April 1st, 2023

Looking to increase your convenience store sales? Check out the latest hot trends in popcorn and puffs and learn how to capitalize on them.

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Prepare Your Store Now For Super Bowl 2023 Snacks Rush

January 4th, 2023

Don't let the Super Bowl 2023 Snacks Rush pass you by! Make sure your store is properly stocked and prepared to take full advantage of the rush.

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Corn Puffs vs Popcorn

December 5th, 2022

You're familiar with traditional popcorn, but have you heard of puffy popcorn? It's very likely you have, although it goes by different names which makes it sometimes tricky to spot. Sometimes it's called puffcorn, sometimes corn puffs. Puffy popcorn has similar components to traditional popcorn: corn being the key ingredient here. However, puffy popcorn is prepared differently which gives it an entirely different texture. There is a wonderful variety found in puffed corn and a few key advantages. Read on to learn more!

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Market News: Positive Grocery Industry Forecasts

December 13th, 2021

There's no doubt retailers, including grocery industry retailers, have seen increasing challenges over that last two years.  Between higher costs of goods, supply chain challenges, and continued competition with digital commerce, retailers are looking for positive signs for the end of 2021 and into 2022. 

According to two surveys by Advantage Sales, a division of Advantage Solutions:

  • 60% of manufacturers and 70% of retailers forecasted higher dollar sales in Q4 2021 than the previous year
  • 1/3 of manufacturers expect supply levels to top 90% of Q4 2021 and project continued growth due to i...

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Market News: Food Packaging Shortages

July 1st, 2021

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make the packaging your food comes in? We grab it off the shelf, ready to take home and consume, but rarely give thought to how it got there.

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"Clean" Labels Lead to Increased Sales

September 15th, 2017

According to a new Nielsen report, featuring nutritional attributes on package – often referred to as “clean”product attributes – leads to increased sales. While there is no definitive definition of what “clean” means, there are many nutritional attributes called out on packaging that are making consumers not just notice the package, but also purchase!

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Global Extruded Snacks Valued at $50 Billion in 2016

April 6th, 2017

Research and Markets February 2017 report indicates that the “global extruded snacks market reached a value of around US $50 Billion in 2016, growing at a CAGR of around 3% during 2009-2016! Extruded snacks are made by forcing a grain flour mixture through a die at high pressure which expands and shapes the product

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Food Gifting on the Rise

September 28th, 2016

U.S. food gifting sales were a $21 billion industry in 2014 and were projected to increase an additional 5% in both 2015 and 2016. According to Packaged Facts’ report Food Gifting in the U.S., 4th Edition, 42% of U.S. Adults have purchased at least one specialty food gift in the last year. Some key demographic information the study…

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