Suddenly, there’s a more conservative climate surrounding marketing products to kids. So where does that leave candy? Plus an update on trends in novelty/interactive and licensed candy.

Newer, more upscale options are adding excitement to the licorice category.

Selling seasonal candy affords the perfect opportunity for thinking outside the box. And, despite some disappointing numbers recently, there’s still plenty of growth potential.

The new, more spacious venue for the world’s largest confectionery fair found manufacturers also taking a broader view on how to market their products. Here’s a look at some of the trade fair’s highlights.

Hudson News sells confections to the world’s jet-set travelers, but the company is quite grounded in its approach to candy and gum.