Sugar planting progress updates + LIVE from the Sweets & Snacks Expo!

About this episode

The episode discusses sugar planting progress and features insights from the Sweets & Snacks Expo.

Sugar Beet crop progress is a mixed bag but still optimistic for a good crop Cane production appears to be progressing well despite winter freeze Sweets & Snacks Expo Who attended this year? Flavors and promotions seen on the floor Nostalgic brands and lots of sour! What was Mike’s favorite candy? Save the date for our next webinar! Seasonal Market Outlook Wed., June 24, 2026 at 2pm ET / 11am PT Invites rolling out soon! Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEOExpert: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Global Sweeteners Specialist

People in this episode

Host: Michael Caughlan

Guest: Kevin Combs

Topics covered

• sugar planting
• crop progress
• Sweets & Snacks Expo
• candy flavors
• seasonal market outlook

Keywords

• sugar beet
• cane production
• candy
• flavors
• webinar
• market outlook

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sweets & Snacks Expo

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