“This is about growing and serving our customers better,” says Farrar. “It’s about taking the opportunity to enter into markets we don’t currently serve yet.”

Candy Industry would like to offer it’s sincerest congratulations to all the winners! And be sure to check Managing Editor Crystal Lindell’s inside look at the awards!

ECRM offered retailers a chance to plan their Halloween and Christmas lines and here you can check out some our favorite confections from the show.

The back-to-school shopping season doesn't exactly bring to mind visions of sugar plums and chocolate.

Based on my observations, Tangy Zangy's appeal stems from three basic elements: It’s delicious. It’s sour. And, it’s shaped like straws.

Warheads Super Sour Candy Canes, Christmas-inspired Dum Dum flavors and an Ovation Mint Filled Break-A-Part, are just some of the items slated to be showcased at this year’s Candy Planning: Christmas and Halloween ECRM event, Feb. 18-21 at Marriott San Antonio Rivercenter in San Antonio.